Organisation: Meta

USPTO publishes guidance on use of AI in office searches and submissions

The USPTO has published formal guidance on how trademark and patent professionals can use AI tools for office searches and submissions in a way that is safe, accurate and in line with their professional obligations.

12 April 2024

Generative AI developers would have to disclose use of copyright material under proposed US act

Following in the footsteps of the EU Parliament, the US Congress is now contemplating a piece of legislation that would force AI developers to disclose which copyright-protected materials were used to train their generative AI tools.

11 April 2024

Revealed: agent networks of the world’s most valuable brands

We reveal the law firms filing the most trademarks on behalf of the likes of Amazon, Apple, Google and Facebook.

11 April 2024

Inside the filing behaviour of the world’s most valuable brands

We examine the application activity of the companies behind the 10 most valuable brands in the world, ahead of fresh data analysis revealing the law firm partners filing on their behalf.

10 April 2024

Meta updates AI policy; 3M launches Verify app; Copilot genericism debate – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at an Irish sports association claiming infringement over an April Fool’s joke, a popular UK tofu brand eyeing a sale, and much more.

09 April 2024

IP in an evolving digital world: online brand protection survey results revealed

Exclusive insights from WTR’s latest online brand protection survey reveal the unprecedented challenges rights holders face in today’s digital environment.

01 April 2024

Social media in Poland: what brand owners need to know

Featured in Social media around the world: a brand protection perspective

In the third edition of an exclusive new series, WTR turns its focus to social media in Poland, and the opportunities and challenges that rights holders need to know about.

21 March 2024

Brand Tracker: September-December 2023

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The WTR Brand Tracker series uses Corsearch data to shed light on the trademark strategies of 31 leading companies.

11 March 2024

Social media in the MENA region: what brand owners need to know

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In the second instalment of our exclusive new series, WTR focuses on social media in the region spanning the Middle East and North Africa.

11 March 2024

Furniture company successful in invalidity proceedings based on bad faith

The decision provides a thorough review of the criteria to take into account in assessing bad faith, including the applicant’s knowledge and intention at the time of applying for the contested mark.

11 March 2024