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A new WIPO paper reveals whether existing legal frameworks are sufficient to localise IP infringement in Web 3.0 and the metaverse. 

08 September 2023

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

While the court is the first in the US to review a Copyright Office decision on AI-generated art, the narrow nature of the ruling means that many more questions remain, practitioners tell WTR. 

22 August 2023

A look at the brand protection and broader community work that earned Austin Phillips, associate general counsel at Meta, this year's WTR In-house Leader of the Year Award. 

21 August 2023

Businesses may be found liable for trademark infringement if they adopt the wrong email address, website URL, Facebook name or Instagram handle.

11 August 2023

Twitter has officially rebranded as X, with Elon Musk making the unprecedented decision to abandon a multi-billion-dollar brand –  so where does the company go from here?

25 July 2023

TikTok Shop – the retail arm of popular social network TikTok – has been accused of being “rife” with counterfeit goods, particularly in terms of fashion and cosmetic items.

06 July 2023

Three in-house lawyers from Nestlé, Ferrero and FIFA have been busy spreading the word about Brand Action's fundraising event in Singapore. The event will be an important opportunity for trademark practitioners to make a positive impact, strengthen relationships internationally and showcase their commitment to important causes, they tell WTR. 

05 May 2023

While the opponent was partially successful in its opposition against WOW COLOUR, the evidence relating to hair care influencers was insufficient to establish a reputation for COLOR WOW among the relevant consumers.

03 May 2023

Featured in IP office tools and services

In a new edition of our regular series, the acting president of the Brazilian IP Office shares the innovative non-core tools and services that the agency has implemented or is planning for the future.

21 April 2023