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Temu takes on Shein; Unilever accused of greenwashing; Oatly wins milk challenge – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at China Mobile launching an NFT marketplace, Diageo identifying five major trends shaping consumer behaviour, and much more. 

19 December 2023

BURGER KING declared well known in India; AI art refused protection; UKTV to rebrand as U – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at Reebok heading to the metaverse, PIPCU issuing a Christmas counterfeits warning, and much more.

15 December 2023

McDonald’s launches CosMc coffee shop brand; X seeks lawsuit dismissal; Lego and Epic Games collaborate – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at a warning over counterfeit ‘Wonka’ and ‘Prime’ bars, Ulmer and Greensfelder merging, and much more.

08 December 2023

Only one week left to nominate for the 2024 WTR Industry Awards

The trademark community has just one week left to nominate its leading in-house departments and leaders for the prestigious WTR Industry Awards 2024 and the forthcoming edition of the WTR 300.

01 December 2023

How to protect your brand from opportunists this holiday season

Seasonal sales make online shopping channels a hotbed for infringement and brand impersonation this time of year. Here’s how to get ahead.

21 November 2023

WTR Brand Elite analysis: October 2023

Featured in Stock market performance

The WTR Brand Elite fell two points in October, hitting its lowest value this year. Yet technology companies – led by Microsoft – bucked the negative trend.

17 November 2023

Sixth Circuit sheds light on degree of similarity necessary for competing marks

A recent dispute between two competing children’s clothing companies has shed light on how similar trademarks must be for infringement claims to proceed.

02 November 2023

WTR Brand Elite analysis: September 2023

Featured in Stock market performance

The WTR Brand Elite fell seven points in September, hitting its lowest value since 1 January 2023. However, the brands that experienced the biggest drop in value have reason to remain optimistic.

30 October 2023

Why it is more crucial than ever for corporate trademark departments to promote themselves

As the deadline to nominate for the 2024 WTR Industry Awards approaches, our Saturday opinion column discusses why it is paramount for IP departments to promote themselves as their own brand.

21 October 2023

Amazon to launch in South Africa; INTA Leadership Meeting keynotes; Next acquires Fatface – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at Rolex topping the list of seized counterfeit watches in South Korea, police issuing a warning over a fake Wilko website, and much more.

17 October 2023

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