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AI is the solution to its own disruption: exclusive interview with MarqVision CEO

The brand protection platform's CEO insists traditional monitoring methods “simply are not sustainable” as AI provides the solution to advanced counterfeiting online.

05 September 2024

Protecting Middle Earth: how a reshuffled trademark team guards the Lord of the Rings IP portfolio

Recently honoured as WTR’s Entertainment and Media Team of the Year, we take a closer look at elements of Middle-earth Enterprises’ success.

04 September 2024

AI officers, "loose lips" and cross-border licensing: nine takeaways from IPBC Australasia 2024

Brand and IP experts offer nine strategic takeaways for forward-looking protection and commercialisation of IP assets at IPBC Australasia.

04 September 2024

Fanatics’ year of expansion makes for an award-winning brand protection team 

WTR’s Fashion and Apparel Team of the Year is in a strong position to contribute towards continued brand growth at Fanatics.

03 September 2024

Lazada IP protection statistics; Bangkok raids; LeBron James tattoo artist blow – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at HGF introducing a ‘progressive’ parental leave policy, a Turkish Olympic shooter looking to register his viral pose, and more.

03 September 2024

How PayPal’s award-winning trademark team has embraced crypto

The financial services company’s launch of a cryptocurrency has forced a small trademark team to revolutionise its approach to portfolio management.

02 September 2024

“Very demure, very mindful” frenzy highlights risks for brands when viral trends lead to misreporting

A frenzy of headlines over a TikTok influencer’s rights to her catchphrase raises wider concerns over the risks that legitimate brands face due to trademark misunderstandings and misreporting, argues this week’s Saturday opinion column.

31 August 2024

IKEA brand value drop; Aviator LLC wins $330 million; House of Fraser rebrands – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at Mangels Industrial failing to acquire a formerly owned domain name, a court ruling on ICE and ICED, and more.

30 August 2024

Amended “Operational Points on Hearings for Trademark Dispute Cases” now effective 

The amended guidelines provide a more thorough and robust hearing system that allows for timely remedies. 

30 August 2024

Nominations open: time to recognise the trademark industry’s very best

Take a minute to nominate the corporate trademark teams that deserve recognition at the next WTR Industry Awards and in the WTR 300.

30 August 2024

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