Region: North America

Featured in Trademark register tracker

WTR analyses trademark filing trends at major North American and European registers. 

25 June 2024

In our latest round-up, we look at major record labels taking on AI tool Udio in a US class-action suit, Fovea IP and Obviously expanding on their partnership, and much more.

25 June 2024

WTR’s monthly column tracks trademark and related policy developments, including the progress of major bills, from around the world.

24 June 2024

Featured in Anti-counterfeiting and Online Brand Enforcement: Global Guide 2024

The Lanham Act and Trademark Counterfeiting Act work hand in hand to boost anti-counterfeiting enforcement, protecting rights holders and legitimate suppliers against a rising tide of infringement. Counterfeiters may be subject to criminal prosecution by state or federal law enforcement agencies, which provide various penalties for offenders.

24 June 2024

Featured in Anti-counterfeiting and Online Brand Enforcement: Global Guide 2024

While the Request for Assistance programme with Canadian border enforcement can provide crucial information when pursuing remedies, the lack of a singular legislation governing the extent to which a counterfeiter is in violation of the law – and the potential recourse available – is a major problem for rights holders. As a result, it is often up to them to police the market in collaboration with Customs. 

24 June 2024

In our latest round-up, we look at how banks are using AI to combat fraud, how last week’s trademark decision sparked US Supreme Court unrest, and much more.

21 June 2024

Around 57% of all Louis Vuitton infringement disputes in the United States take place before one Florida court, according to data analysis.

21 June 2024

A Temu spokesperson reveals information about the platform’s IP protection tools, including a newly introduced brand protection centre, in an exclusive interview with WTR. 

17 June 2024

WTR Brand Strategy Summit USA returns to New York this October with a fantastic programme to help take your brand to the next level.  

15 June 2024

In our latest round-up, we look at Porsche remaining the most valuable luxury brand, the US Supreme Court denying a petition for clarity on likelihood of confusion, and more.

14 June 2024