Organisation: Office of the US Trade Representative

Alibaba annual report reveals drop in offline enforcement, but spike in arrests

Alibaba's 2022 IP protection report outlines efforts to protect IP rights over the past year, with a notable decrease in offline actions.

02 May 2023

China concerns, Russia challenges, GI criticism – takeaways from the USTR’s 2023 Special 301 report

The Office of the US Trade Representative has published its 2023 Special 301 Report, the third to be released under the Biden administration. WTR presents key takeaways from the report.

27 April 2023

Meta launches campaign to educate “tens of millions of people” on dangers of counterfeiting

Meta has launched a new video campaign that aims to engage users on the dangers of counterfeiting and the need for vigilance when purchasing products via its platforms.

02 March 2023

New report reveals shocking level of DTC brand counterfeiting online

A new report from MarqVision reveals the worrying extent to which DTC brands are being targeted by counterfeiters online – and the biggest roadblocks to enforcement.

21 February 2023

USTR resists calls to include social media platforms in Notorious Markets List

The Office of the US Trade Representative has released its 2022 Notorious Markets List, resisting calls to include social media and US platforms accused of facilitating counterfeiting.

01 February 2023

Huge seizure of infringing Class 3 goods at notorious Lima market sends clear message to infringers

This enforcement action targeted 12 establishments in the Polvos Azules shopping centre, which has been included for many years in the Notorious Markets List of the Office of the US Trade Representative.

11 November 2022

Less than half of Europe’s top online marketplaces police fakes, as brands face fragmented environment

Only five of the continent’s most popular online marketplaces offer brands protection against counterfeiting, a new report by RetailX has found.

20 October 2022

A customer-centric focus: the core of Amazon.com’s brand protection strategy

Amazon.com’s customer-centric approach earns the IP department the title of 2022 WTR Software and Online Services Team of the Year.

04 August 2022

USTR report highlights proliferation of trademark challenges, ire directed at EU GIs regime

The Office of the US Trade Representative has released its 2022 Special 301 Report.

03 May 2022

Fake drugs and medical supplies top priority for US authorities, annual enforcement data reveals

The Office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator has issued its Annual IP Report to Congress, providing a vital snapshot of the US enforcement landscape.

13 April 2022