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New guidelines on livestreaming e-commerce in Beijing

The guidelines, issued on 8 August 2024, impose compliance obligations on both live streamers and platform operators. 

04 September 2024

UDRP: complainant must (On-)Ramp up the evidence

The case shows that, where complainants are unable to make contact with a registrant and establish a dialogue, the UDRP cannot be used to remedy the situation.

04 September 2024

AI officers, "loose lips" and cross-border licensing: nine takeaways from IPBC Australasia 2024

Brand and IP experts offer nine strategic takeaways for forward-looking protection and commercialisation of IP assets at IPBC Australasia.

04 September 2024

Lazada IP protection statistics; Bangkok raids; LeBron James tattoo artist blow – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at HGF introducing a ‘progressive’ parental leave policy, a Turkish Olympic shooter looking to register his viral pose, and more.

03 September 2024

How PayPal’s award-winning trademark team has embraced crypto

The financial services company’s launch of a cryptocurrency has forced a small trademark team to revolutionise its approach to portfolio management.

02 September 2024

“Very demure, very mindful” frenzy highlights risks for brands when viral trends lead to misreporting

A frenzy of headlines over a TikTok influencer’s rights to her catchphrase raises wider concerns over the risks that legitimate brands face due to trademark misunderstandings and misreporting, argues this week’s Saturday opinion column.

31 August 2024

Proactiveness and global scalability: Coupang’s success in trademark protection

Nina Ramesh, Coupang director and senior associate general counsel of intellectual property, shows us what goes into building WTR's Asia-Pacific Team of the Year. 

26 August 2024

Online counterfeiting in Indonesia: what rights holders need to know

Featured in Online marketplace counterfeit hotspots

As part of our regular series on digital marketplaces, we head to Indonesia to examine the platforms that brand owners should be monitoring.

23 August 2024

UK High Court rules BUILDER lacks distinctiveness in connection with software-related goods and services

The decision illustrates that when registering trademarks, especially in connection with new technologies, the question of distinctiveness should be thoroughly examined to include future industry developments.

22 August 2024

Philippines issues implementing regulations of Internet Transactions Act to regulate e-commerce and protect IP rights

Effective July 2025, the new Internet Transactions Act prescribes a takedown enforcement mechanism and imposes subsidiary liability on e-marketplaces and digital platforms.

22 August 2024

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