Organisation: Block

The UK High Court has found that a controversial figure in the blockchain and cryptocurrency world is not the mysterious Bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto, following a dramatic copyright trial.

15 March 2024

Twitter has released its latest transparency report, revealing a stark increase in reports of impersonation accounts targeting individuals and brands. 

26 April 2023

Featured in Physical marketplace counterfeit hotspots

In this update from our series on marketplaces around the globe that are reportedly notorious for being counterfeit havens, we head to Pakistan.

16 November 2022

The NFT environment in China comes with unique complexities. Rouse Consultancy’s Holly White reflects on the risks and opportunities.

26 May 2022

Everything we covered on WTR over the past seven days – and all you need to know from the world of trademarks to set yourself up for the start of another busy week.

12 December 2021

Featured in Stock market performance

The WTR Brand Elite project tracks how a defined set of brand-focused companies with industry-leading trademark teams perform against stock market indices

28 October 2021

Last week’s ICANN community forum was a more collaborative affair than before, with a significant focus on addressing abuse in the online ecosystem. 

21 June 2021

A major new study has revealed that trademark activity can be used as an indicator for regional innovation, with IP bodies urged to now build on the research.

24 March 2021

European and US case law suggests that there are very few situations in which use of a third party’s trademark in a hashtag is permissible. As a result, those looking to advertise on social media need to be aware of the strict rules that apply.

02 January 2020