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Pandabuy lawsuit; Olympic-themed messaging; enhanced WTR 300; 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.

11 August 2024

China widens its lead as pharma slumps: new Corsearch report analyses global trademark activity

Amazon falls to 15th place in global trademark filings as China widens its lead over the US, Corsearch’s Trademark Industry Report 2024 shows.

09 August 2024

Louis Vuitton sues flea market; Mercedes-Benz seizure update; Bytedance launches OpenAI rival – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at the COGNAC case being sent back to the USPTO, the Real Deal campaign re-launching in the United Kingdom, and more.

09 August 2024

How WIPO is powering innovation ecosystems

WIPO’s head of IP commercialisation, Allison Mages, reveals recent major improvements to the organisation’s accessibility tools and services. 

08 August 2024

Staying in lane: the risks around Olympic-themed brand messaging

Brands can capitalise on the games, but should be wary of extra protections enjoyed by the Olympic committees.

08 August 2024

INPI launches new anti-counterfeiting tool; ARIPO launches journalism award; new DZIS director – IP office updates

In our latest update, we look at the SPTO introducing a new trademark withdrawal form, the USPTO director being recognised in Forbes for innovation, and more.

07 August 2024

Can you modify a registered trademark in Brazil?

Patrícia Aragão Lusoli, partner and head of the trademark department at Luiz Leonardos & Advogados, explains how brand owners can modernise their trademarks without losing the original essential character necessary to maintain existing registrations.

07 August 2024

Showcasing corporate prowess: enhanced WTR 300 out now

Discover the extended guide to the world’s leading corporate trademark counsel.

07 August 2024

OpenAI case dismissed; Portugal counterfeits seizure; Manchester United launches NFT game – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at the European AI Office seeking views on its AI Code of Practice, a trademark attorney’s Kamala Harris domain squatting hopes, and more.

06 August 2024

Is the tide finally turning at CIPO?

A combination of steps taken by CIPO and changes in Canadian trademark law and practice seem to finally be having an effect on the backlog of unexamined trademark applications.

06 August 2024

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