Industry: Technology

Apple continues upwards momentum after AI unveiling: WTR Brand Elite analysis

The WTR Brand Elite indices fell three points across June and July, mirroring a mixed period on the stock markets. 

29 August 2024

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

Online counterfeiting in Indonesia: what rights holders need to know

Featured in Online marketplace counterfeit hotspots

As part of our regular series on digital marketplaces, we head to Indonesia to examine the platforms that brand owners should be monitoring.

23 August 2024

NVIDIA brand value more than doubles as Apple exceeds half-a-trillion dollars

The AI boom has seen NVIDIA’s brand value increase 163%, making it the fastest-growing tech brand of the past year, while Apple reclaims its title at the top of the pile.

22 August 2024

UK High Court rules BUILDER lacks distinctiveness in connection with software-related goods and services

The decision illustrates that when registering trademarks, especially in connection with new technologies, the question of distinctiveness should be thoroughly examined to include future industry developments.

22 August 2024

New Delhi High Court sides with Lacoste; INTA partners with FTC; journalists sue Anthropic – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at a TikTok authentication partner expanding into sneakers, counterfeit Apple and Samsung products being seized in Canada, and more

20 August 2024

How an AI start-up is working with the likes of Dior and Kenzo to make online monitoring less “medieval”

WTR sits down with the CEO of award-winning French start-up Navee to discuss how the company is bringing together big-name brands and e-marketplaces to automate online monitoring. 

20 August 2024

What companies can do to safeguard brand image in China as traditional protection evolves

While trademarks form the foundation of brand protection, a changing market calls for a multifaceted approach to safeguarding IP rights. Technological advancements and sophisticated counterfeiters necessitate a more proactive strategy that incorporates trademarks, digital timestamps, patents and copyrights.

15 August 2024

Collective copyright licences could revolutionise AI training

Members of the newly formed Dataset Providers Alliance are looking to streamline the licensing process, ensuring fair compensation for rights holders and high-quality data for AI companies.

14 August 2024

EU AI Act enters into force – what technology companies need to know 

Today, the highly anticipated EU AI Act officially enters into force, bringing two IP provisions that technology companies need to be prepared for.  

01 August 2024

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