Organisation: Philips

SEP regulation plans under renewed fire as UPC appeals judge questions EUIPO’s role

This week’s Saturday opinion column reflects on discussions that took place at this week’s IPBC Europe, where the European Commission’s proposed SEP regulation – and the role that the EUIPO is being asked to play – were a hot topic.

23 March 2024

European Parliament adopts SEP regulation; CCFN head calls for US action on common food names – legislation and policy watch (February 2024)

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

29 February 2024

AI challenges; lookalike trends; green brands – takeaways from HGF’s IP in Retail conference

HGF hosted its IP in Retail conference in Manchester this week, delving into the trademark and brand-related dilemmas confronting retailers amidst these trying economic times.

28 September 2023

EUIPO trends and top filers: 2022/23

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Drawing on data supplied by the office, WTR presents the leading EUTM and RCD filers at the office for the 12 months to 1 May 2023.

05 July 2023

Supporting Ukraine; GIs in the spotlight; ChatGPT takes centre stage – highlights from ECTA 2023

WTR shares insights from ECTA's 41st Annual Conference in Prague, with hundreds of brand professionals and one Olympic medallist in attendance.

03 July 2023

China Customs punishment decisions - what the data tells us about infringement trends

To better understand infringing goods being seized by China Customs, the best source is the information in the ‘punishment decisions’ issued by the authorities.

27 February 2023

Fewer filings, NFTs, alliances and bad-faith marks: APAC year in review

WTR looks back at major trends in the Asia-Pacific region from the past 12 months.

11 January 2023

EUIPO trends and top filers: 2021/22

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French personal care powerhouse L'Oréal was the leading corporate applicant for EU trademarks in the 12 months preceding 1 May 2022, some way ahead of second-placed Philip Morris, EUIPO data reveals.

04 July 2022

Down memory lane: a look back at the WTR Industry Awards best bits

The first WTR Industry Awards took place in Chicago in 2007. In subsequent years, at ceremonies around the globe, the awards evening has regularly hosted, and celebrated with, hundreds of the corporate trademark world’s leading lights.

17 August 2021

Functionality in the European Union and the United States: converging worlds or diverging approaches?

The two key markets show no sign of reaching a consensus when it comes to assessing this vital aspect of trademark protection. Thankfully, Baker McKenzie’s Vlotina Liakatou, Dyan House and Karen Hays have set out a focused checklist for brand owners looking to protect their intangibles in both regions.

06 May 2021