WTR’s Hospitality and Travel Team of the Year has been busy establishing and defending Airbnb’s well-known mark around the world, contributing to the company’s remarkable rise in brand value post-pandemic.
A key takeaway is that techniques such as visualisation and reframing are useful tools that can help parties look beyond their initial positions.
Microsoft’s head of trademarks, Cam Gatta, reveals how the team overcomes the challenges of protecting some of the world’s most recognisable and valuable brands.
Our latest opinion column asks why brand owners scaled down their messaging in support of Pride Month this year, and explains why companies that are not genuinely committed to supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion risk falling out of favour with a wider array of consumers than they might think.
13 July 2024
Weeks after a massive raid at Pandabuy warehouses in China, new Chinese shopping agents are looking to become the go-to place for sending counterfeit goods.
11 July 2024
The Myanmar IPD has reached a significant milestone in the implementation of the new law, but trademark owners and practitioners now shoulder full responsibility for monitoring the office’s publications of applications for potential conflicts.
11 July 2024
In our latest round-up, we look at the Malaysia government’s “inaccurate” use of IP protection term, a $10 million haul of fake goods in Kentucky , and much more.
09 July 2024
In a major update, representatives from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office exclusively reveal the agency’s innovative tools and services – and those planned for the future.
08 July 2024
WTR data analysis reveals the law firms filing trademarks for the world’s most valuable football team brands.
04 July 2024
Rouse lawyers break down the reasons for a surge in counterfeit automotive parts in Southeast Asia and discuss how brand owners can tackle the growing problem.
03 July 2024
Apple was the standout stock market performer through May, with technology brands posting strong results.
02 July 2024
The Court of Appeal has confirmed that Alaska Airlines must pay Virgin at least a ‘minimum royalty’ under a trademark licence, regardless of whether Alaska Airlines makes use of Virgin’s marks.
02 July 2024
This decision of the EUIPO’s Grand Board may be seen as a ‘high-water mark’ in applying the Article 7 absolute grounds for refusal.
25 June 2024
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