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Experts insist on collaboration and education as e-commerce and advanced tech threaten brand protection

Trademark professionals from this year’s Anti-counterfeiting and Online Brand Enforcement Guide reveal the greatest threats to brands when it comes to counterfeit goods, and guidance on how to mitigate these.

24 June 2024

New consent letter system: guidelines for applicants

South Korea’s long-awaited letter of consent system was introduced on 1 May 2024. This update highlights what applicants should bear in mind to ensure that a consent letter is accepted. 

19 June 2024

Brand Strategy Summit returns to New York: view the programme now

WTR Brand Strategy Summit USA returns to New York this October with a fantastic programme to help take your brand to the next level.  

15 June 2024

Coming soon: new IP registration for electronic games in Brazil

Brand owners await further clarification on a new form of IP protection encompassing both games programming and hardware.

10 June 2024

Blocking websites in the UAE: deep-dive on new initiatives to tackle online infringement

In this guest post, experts look at the evolving issue of online piracy in the UAE, and what rights holders need to know about the new initiatives recently implemented to combat the problem. 

10 June 2024

More descriptions accepted for addition into IPOS classification database for suggested goods and services

Brand owners are encouraged to consider specification items that may be of interest and make submissions to protect their rights.

07 June 2024

“Firmly committed to opposing infringement” – Hoobuy distances itself from Pandabuy in exclusive interview

In an interview, a Hoobuy representative reveals it has launched a brand-blocking mechanism within its search function featuring more than 8,000 blocked keywords. 

06 June 2024

WTR Brand Elite analysis: April 2024

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The WTR Brand Elite indices fell six points in April. This was accompanied by mixed performances across major stock markets.

03 June 2024

How to apply IP principles to personal branding

WTR speaks to Ling Yah Wong, host and producer of the So This Is My Why podcast, about the transferable skills and knowledge that she gained from a career in intellectual property.

29 May 2024

Time is running out: share your insights for the new Global IP Benchmarking Survey

With the clock ticking, we urge all IP professionals to contribute to the inaugural collaboration between WTR and IAM – the Global IP Benchmarking Survey.

27 May 2024

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