Topic: In-house operations

Latest content

Yili Group VP reveals how IP strategy ensures smooth business operations

Vice president Zhanyou Zhu explains the principles behind the IP strategy at China’s biggest dairy company.

23 February 2024

How an IP head built a culture of female empowerment – starting with a high tea

In this week’s Saturday opinion column, Nutromics' head of intellectual property recalls the event that marked the beginning of a unique women's initiative, and argues that female leaders who are vulnerable can be the best mentors.

17 February 2024

Sanofi’s collegiate approach to combatting genericism  

Representatives from global healthcare company Sanofi speak to WTR about their recent efforts to protect the company's NANOBODY trademark from genericism. 

05 February 2024

New INTA report on IP communication offers practical guide and starting point for change, says past president

Zeeger Vink discusses the value of INTA’s presidential task force report on IP reporting for brands.

02 February 2024

A year in trademarks at Verizon: fighting an unprecedented increase in cybersquatting and scams

WTR sits down with Patrick Flaherty, senior managing associate general counsel, intellectual property law and policy group, at Verizon, to reflect on an award-winning year and why brand owners need to make use of ICANN’s Registration Data Request Service.

02 January 2024

What brands need from their partners in the courtroom

In-house experts offer their perspectives on what makes for a perfect partnership with litigation firms.

30 November 2023

How to protect your brand from opportunists this holiday season

Seasonal sales make online shopping channels a hotbed for infringement and brand impersonation this time of year. Here’s how to get ahead.

21 November 2023

How to defend against non-use cancellation attacks

Against the background of evolving non-cancellation legislation, rights holders can increase their chances of a successful defence by applying certain strategies throughout the process.

16 November 2023

Seven brand protection tactics from China strategy summit 

Hidden links, the infringer mindset and The Art of War are among the talking points at WTR’s annual Brand Strategy China event.

16 November 2023

Five minutes with… Starbucks

Starbucks' director, managing corporate counsel, intellectual property reflects on the team's recent win obtaining well-known status for FRAPPUCCINO in Mexico.

19 October 2023

Unlock unlimited access to all WTR content