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Next gTLDs round, DNS abuse developments, WHOIS data: takeaways from ICANN79 (Domain Watch March 2024)

The timeline for the next round of new gTLDs, an exploration of RDRS use and developments in the fight against DNS abuse were the focus of ICANN79.

18 March 2024

Use it or lose it: increasing risk of non-use cancellation in China

Rouse’s Laura Zhao explores the changes in practice that have prompted the recent rise in non-use cancellations and proposes an evidence-gathering process for registrants.  

12 March 2024

International Women’s Day: overcoming the obstacles to success

Twenty-six influential women in IP share the hardships they had to overcome to rise to leadership positions in a male-dominated industry.

08 March 2024

Brand owners and online marketplaces: how to combat infringement through effective collaboration

Rights holders and platforms meaningfully working together hold the key to success in fighting infringement. Winterfeldt IP Group attorneys offer some strategic tips.

29 February 2024

Recent UAE laws provide robust infringement and counterfeit combatting regime  

We unpick the trademark implications of two laws that have come into force in the United Arab Emirates in the past two years.

19 February 2024

“Your in-house mandate must change”: 2024 INTA president on evolution of trademark profession

Dana Northcott, 2024 president of INTA, sits down with WTR to discuss the evolution of trademark attorneys to general counsel for brands, INTA’s future focuses and what members can expect from the 2024 Annual Meeting.

12 February 2024

AI inventor Stephen Thaler urges courts to recognise "sentient" systems

DABUS inventor Stephen Thaler claims that the IP system needs an overhaul to recognise the creativity of “sentient” AI technology and to promote innovation across industries.

03 February 2024

New foreign GI regulations take effect in China, with some contradictions

Local experts unpick the differences between two regulations on the registration, administration and protection of geographical indications, set to enter into effect today.

01 February 2024

What have we learned from India's biggest cases of 2023?

Local lawyers examine India's 10 most notable trademark cases from the past year.

18 January 2024

EUIPO faces complaints over leadership selection process

A former candidate in the EUIPO leadership race has voiced concerns over the transparency of the selection process, following a complaint filed at the European Anti-fraud Office.

16 January 2024

New arrangement for reciprocal enforcement of cross-border judgments to aid IP enforcement in China

An arrangement taking effect this month for the cross-border enforcement of judgments offers brand owners a new weapon in the face of infringement in Hong Kong and Mainland China.

11 January 2024

How to prevent your trademarks from being deemed as “misleading” or having a “negative influence” in China 

Rouse’s Amanda Yang and Jasmine Lv look at examination criteria and strategies for trademark owners to adopt in the face of potentially misleading or negative marks.

04 January 2024

USPTO year in review 2023: exclusive interview with trademark commissioner David Gooder

USPTO Trademark Commissioner David Gooder sits down with WTR to outline key developments and challenges at the agency over the past 12 months. 

21 December 2023

“I’ve got the power!”: optimising brand licensing negotiations in the influencer era

Parlux Holdings’ Jessica Cardon reveals how licensees can protect their investment in an influencer licensed-brand partnership while also maximising profit potential.

07 December 2023

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

Is it time for you to fight brand restrictions? A look at impacted industries and what INTA is doing

Members of INTA’s Brand Restrictions Committee chart the impact of brand restrictions on multiple product sectors, and how the association is engaging with policymakers on the issue.

16 November 2023

How to litigate in China: an eight-step guide from gold-ranked firms

Partners at firms rated gold for enforcement and litigation in China in the WTR 1000 offer strategies and top tips for the Chinese domestic market.

09 November 2023

Barbie’s movie makeover: the story of an ever-evolving brand

How Mattel embraced brand diversity and elevated the legacy of America’s most famous doll.

09 November 2023

EUIPO head outlines future direction of agency

Executive director João Negrão reveals his vision for the EUIPO, its preparedness for new responsibilities and why financial autonomy must be preserved.

02 November 2023

10 years of filing activity in ASEAN

We delve into filing data over the past decade to reveal trademark filing trends across the 10 countries.

19 October 2023

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