In our latest update, we look at the USPTO's new TTAB filing functionality, the UKIPO issuing updated guidance on Civil Procedure Rules, and more.
Brand and IP experts offer nine strategic takeaways for forward-looking protection and commercialisation of IP assets at IPBC Australasia.
WTR’s monthly column tracks trademark and related policy developments, including the progress of major bills, from around the world.
More countries need to acknowledge the WIPO Treaty on IP, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge, as this is only the first step towards greater protection of traditional knowledge, argues this week’s Saturday opinion.
27 July 2024
We examine the current legislation, regulation and case law governing the production and dissemination of deepfakes and AI-generated likenesses in major jurisdictions around the world.
25 July 2024
In our latest update, thousands of USPTO employees remain offline since last week's global tech outage; meanwhile, the DPMA is no longer accepting filings from Russia, KIPO welcomes its new commissioner, and more.
24 July 2024
The Japan Patent Office found no likelihood of confusion or malicious intent by the applicant.
24 July 2024
Final regulations leave ambiguities around what will need to be translated, potentially placing a significant burden on brands.
23 July 2024
This decision provides clarification on the concept of a trademark being “well known to the public at large”.
23 July 2024
IP Australia’s deputy director of the general policy and corporate division shares the latest developments to the office's cutting-edge tools and services – and some of those planned for the future.
22 July 2024
A new academic paper argues that Amazon has upended the US trademark system with little public recognition, and that questions about trademark law in the modern age need answering.
20 July 2024
IP Vietnam recently implemented new initiatives to support IP applicants by slashing fees and accepting correspondences after deadlines have passed.
19 July 2024
In a major update, INPI CEO Pascal Faure outlines the innovative tools and services that the office has in place – and those it is developing for the future.
18 July 2024
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