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“Willful counterfeiting” – Pandabuy target of US lawsuit by major streetwear brands

Chinese shopping agent Pandabuy has been sued by fashion brands including Off-White and Sp5der in New York, WTR can reveal.

05 August 2024

Innovation at the Latvian Patent Office: spotlight on non-core tools and services

Featured in IP office tools and services

In a major update, a representative from the LRPV reveals the innovative tools and services the agency has recently implemented, and those planned for the future. 

05 August 2024

Top EUIPO filers revealed; EU AI Act takes effect; Sony’s copyright enforcement campaign; and much more

Everything we covered on WTR over the past seven days, and all you need to know from the world of trademarks to set yourself up for the start of another busy week.

04 August 2024

Programme revealed for WTR’s first Brand Strategy Asia

Hong Kong will host the first WTR Live: Brand Strategy Asia on 3-4 December. View the programme highlights today.

03 August 2024

North Korean companies file trademarks in Russia; NKD v NAKED dispute; reaction to EU AI Act – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at the adidas motion for a new Thom Browne trial being denied, an OtterBox counterfeit bust, and more.

02 August 2024

Inside Sony’s enormous US copyright enforcement campaign

WTR data analysis reveals how one of the biggest copyright owners in the United States is enforcing its rights at a time of significant AI upheaval. 

02 August 2024

EUIPO trends and top filers: 2023/24

Featured in Trademark register tracker

Aldi and WWE have dramatically increased their trademark filing activity at the EUIPO, while Nike and Rieker Schuh lead the way for registered Community designs.

02 August 2024

US Copyright Office issues urgent call for federal anti-deepfake legislation and new digital replica right

Current regulations are inconsistent, but a new right should not pre-empt state laws or offer post-mortem protection, says new report.

01 August 2024

EUIPO global impact: leading IP cooperation worldwide

Representatives at the EUIPO look beyond European borders to examine the impact recent EU-funded initiatives are having on a global scale.

01 August 2024

EU AI Act enters into force – what technology companies need to know 

Today, the highly anticipated EU AI Act officially enters into force, bringing two IP provisions that technology companies need to be prepared for.  

01 August 2024

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