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Disney has $600,000 verdict overturned; Mars acquires Pringles owner; Tesco files new Clubcard logo – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at Ikea trialling a second-hand marketplace, the Japanese government publishing AI and copyright guidance, and more. 

27 August 2024

Canadian IP giants merge; Blockbuster bar forced to change name; Starbucks accused of trade secrets misappropriation – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at Vans settling the WAVY BABY dispute, Mark Wahlberg’s burger chain settling a trademark dispute with a burger truck, and more.

23 August 2024

Global IP benchmarking survey 2024

Featured in Community insights

In a major new project, WTR partners with sister title IAM to investigate how trademark and patent professionals differ in their sentiment towards the IP industry.

22 August 2024

Ninth Circuit rejects false advertising claim regarding Dove Dark Chocolate

This case serves as a reminder to plaintiffs that file false advertising claims that they are required to identify a connection between an allegedly misleading claim and the manner in which consumers will be deceived.

21 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

Manchester United counterfeits seized; Starbucks win in Pakistan; SUPER HERO genericism battle – news digest

 In our latest round-up, we look at the Megaupload founder being extradited to the US, Rouse acquiring Konsert Strategy & IP, and more. 

16 August 2024

Nike’s campaign against online counterfeiters has borne fruit, US litigation data suggests

The embattled sportwear giant has achieved success in enforcing its US marks.

16 August 2024

“Harder times are coming” – exclusive survey paints bleak picture of trademark industry

In an exclusive new survey, trademark practitioners around the world have voiced concern about their ability to manage heavy workloads and extreme pressure.

15 August 2024

NFT marketplace activity falls 90%; Intel sued; generative AI suit moves ahead – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at a new report revealing a quarter of medicines in Africa are fake, OLAF seizing nearly 1 million counterfeit goods, and more.

13 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

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