Organisation: Standard Chartered

Department heads at some of the world’s biggest brands reveal what it takes to build a winning IP strategy.

31 August 2023

A corporate pivot to innovation at Standard Chartered needs IP support, says head of intellectual property Nigel King.

10 August 2023

Corporate trademark excellence has been celebrated at Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay, with the winners of this year’s WTR Industry Awards announced at an exclusive champagne reception.

18 May 2023

Green metrics mean more to B2B bank customers, creating a unique opportunity for bank brands to differentiate themselves based on the priorities of their primary market, data analysis reveals.

10 November 2022

WTR’s Global Leaders share personal insights into how they got to where they are today and offer advice to those considering the same career path.

01 July 2021

A rundown of the core technologies keeping the IP practices of WTR’s Global Leaders operating at full pace.

23 June 2021

Exclusive analysis reveals why major US brands are feeling the pressure of increased competition in the global marketplace – and how they can fight back.

13 February 2018

Furniture giant Ikea has suffered a setback in its legal battle against Aikya Global, which provides professional consultancy services and event, media and communication services. Ikea alleged that the adoption and use of the AIKYA mark amounted to unfair competition, trademark infringement and passing off. However, the Delhi District Court ruled in favour of Aikya Global, finding that the parties’ marks and services were not similar.

23 March 2017

US trademark law contains robust remedies for brand owners looking to bring offshore infringers to justice. Although the process requires diligence, it is possible to use it to identify counterfeiters and even freeze and ultimately recover funds held in foreign accounts

01 March 2016