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NVIDIA brand value more than doubles as Apple exceeds half-a-trillion dollars

The AI boom has seen NVIDIA’s brand value increase 163%, making it the fastest-growing tech brand of the past year, while Apple reclaims its title at the top of the pile.

22 August 2024

Argentina updates opposition procedure; Swissreg modernised; PRH revamps trademark services – IP office updates

In our latest update, we look at WIPO's Daren Tang visiting IP Australia, Brazil's INPI securing an injunction against a spoof website, and more.

21 August 2024

How to respond to refusals on relative grounds in China 

In this guest analysis, Rouse trademark attorney Echo Zhao discusses ways in which applicants can get their marks registered the first time around, or else overcome refusals on relative grounds. 

21 August 2024

New Delhi High Court sides with Lacoste; INTA partners with FTC; journalists sue Anthropic – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at a TikTok authentication partner expanding into sneakers, counterfeit Apple and Samsung products being seized in Canada, and more

20 August 2024

How an AI start-up is working with the likes of Dior and Kenzo to make online monitoring less “medieval”

WTR sits down with the CEO of award-winning French start-up Navee to discuss how the company is bringing together big-name brands and e-marketplaces to automate online monitoring. 

20 August 2024

“Tip of the iceberg”: shocking scale of counterfeit Premier League merchandise market revealed as new season kicks off

Premier League football brands are losing out on close to a quarter-of-a-billion pounds each year, and the problem is only set to worsen, study finds.

19 August 2024

India has a new IP court in the works

The Karnataka High Court is drafting rules for a new IP division, marking a first for the country. 

19 August 2024

Shortlist revealed: Global IP Awards 2024

The Global IP Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of law and attorney firms in litigation, prosecution, and transactional work.

19 August 2024

Ukraine IP Office exclusive interview; bleak predictions for trademark profession; PARIS 2024 portfolio analysis; 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.

18 August 2024

AI and copyright policy under the new UK Labour government

The new government needs to commit to its position on AI and copyright while we await the outcome of Getty v Stability if it wants the country to be seen as a forum for technological advancement, argues this week’s Saturday opinion column. 

17 August 2024

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