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Why 3D printing design platforms like Thingiverse and Printables should be on policing radars

Despite 3D printing not yet becoming the mainstream consumer product that many predicted, a WTR investigation reveals that brand use by third parties on 3D design platforms is rife.

04 October 2023

While grabbing fewer headlines than a decade ago, 3D printing needs to remain on the brand protection radar 

New research reveals continued growth in 3D printing innovation and activity.

30 September 2023

Bluesky Social: what brand protection professionals need to know about Twitter rival

WTR takes a look at the current brand protection ecosystem on the Bluesky Social platform, with our research identifying active impersonation accounts related to major brands. 

25 August 2023

“Small but mighty”: Treasury Wine Estates’ China enforcement success story

WTR’s Food, Beverages and Tobacco Team of the Year reflects on the fruits of its labour. 

18 August 2023

Revealed: the biggest portfolios in Asia-Pacific

We scrutinise the data to reveal the 50 companies with the largest portfolios in five major jurisdictions.

13 July 2023

FTC clamps down on copycat edible cannabis products

The US FTC is clamping down on companies selling edible cannabis products using packaging that mimics that of well-known sweet and snack brands. But enforcement in this area remains a challenge and the risks to both brand and consumer are high. 

12 July 2023

New dispositions on regional exhaustion of rights apply to cases initiated under previous Trademark Law

This decision of the Commercial Court constitutes the first application and interpretation of the principle of regional exhaustion under the new Trademark Law.

16 May 2023

Appeal court protects Christian Louboutin’s ‘red sole’ mark in landmark ruling

The decision represents a significant victory for fashion companies and owners of position trademarks in Brazil. 

12 May 2023

From live-action films to NFTs: how Mattel makes the most of its IP

Mattel is increasingly embracing entertainment licensing to push and promote its "Power Brands", Clarivate filing data and company financial reports reveal.

27 April 2023

Koo: brand protection on one of the world’s fastest-growing social networks

WTR speaks with Koo’s head of legal & policy about what trademark practitioners need to know about protecting their brands on the platform.

06 April 2023

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