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“Amazon is trademark law”: America’s favourite company has changed the entire trademark system

A new academic paper argues that Amazon has upended the US trademark system with little public recognition, and that questions about trademark law in the modern age need answering.

20 July 2024

Ford, GM, Stellantis: where two of the auto 'big three' are showing new US enforcement focuses

Litigation data analysis reveals which of the biggest US car makers have increased domestic enforcement activity in the past two years – and to what success.

19 July 2024

Real Madrid most valuable football brand; €14 million of fake spirits seized; NFL EIGHT mark dispute – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at NatWest launching on Apple’s Vision Pro, the United Kingdom appointing a new minister responsible for intellectual property, and more.

19 July 2024

Esports: who are the biggest brands and where are they filing?

Data analysis reveals that individual esports games and teams have different approaches to trademark protection, with particular standout filers.

15 July 2024

WTR celebrates summer of sport with new Sports Brand Playbook

WTR’s brand-new Special Report is an essential guide to championing winning brands on and off the playing field.

15 July 2024

Defending Liverpool FC off the pitch: in-house insights on brand protection

Featured in WTR Special Report Q2 2024: Training your defence: the sports brand playbook

15 July 2024

Personality and broadcasting: a creative approach to rights in China

Featured in WTR Special Report Q2 2024: Training your defence: the sports brand playbook

15 July 2024

Esports and in-video game ads: unlocking value for brands and platforms

Featured in WTR Special Report Q2 2024: Training your defence: the sports brand playbook

15 July 2024

The Enhanced Games: how the ‘doping Olympics’ wants to reinvent sports sponsorship around tech and pharma

Featured in WTR Special Report Q2 2024: Training your defence: the sports brand playbook

15 July 2024

From the archive: protecting the Olympic brand

Featured in WTR Special Report Q2 2024: Training your defence: the sports brand playbook

15 July 2024

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