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Big Five tech US litigation data: Google

A new WTR mini-series analyses the trademark litigation activity of the so-called ‘Big Five’ tech firms, starting with Google.

29 March 2024

Bosch to expand Origify anti-counterfeiting technology to benefit luxury and FMCG brands

As Bosch’s authentication technology looks to expand into the luxury and FMCG markets, WTR asks whether a greater uptake would make it truly game-changing in the fight against fakes.

28 March 2024

General Court provides guidance on what constitutes proof of reputation of earlier mark

The court clarified that presence on the Internet, through a website or on social media, may prove that a mark has acquired some reputation – but this must be supported by independent data and information.

18 March 2024

Rivals Honda and Nissan partner up; Europol and Belgian police raid; QANTM IP offer – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at South Korea aiming to enhance consumer protection measures, AI being used to imagine alternative brand iconography, and much more.

15 March 2024

USPTO publishes NFT study; Georgia trademark amendments; Brazil and Slovenia sign MoU – IP office updates

In this latest update, we look at global IP offices collaborating for International Women’s Day, the EUIPO deputy director having his term extended, and much more.

13 March 2024

Nissan heads to the metaverse; Anaqua auction claim; Lebanon reduces trademark protection period – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at Nationwide being set to buy Virgin Money, Manhattan Review winning two domain cases, and much more.

12 March 2024

Brand professionals must prepare for “major decrease in legal spending”, INTA report warns

A new report by INTA’s Recession and IP Project Team reveals the significant impact of ongoing economic crises on intellectual property.

06 March 2024

Figurative marks for Class 9 goods held to simply illustrate how to use the goods

The marks, when used on mobile phone cases, simply depicted the appropriate position and direction for use of the goods with a MagSafe wireless charging device.

29 February 2024

WTR Brand Elite analysis: January 2024

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The WTR Brand Elite indices closed out January at its highest level since we started tracking the data in January 2018. A number of companies also hit six-year highs, including some big hitters in the technology space.

26 February 2024

Google fails in GRMAIL opposition; Meta challenges UK THREADS mark; Forbes heads to metaverse – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at Kelly Toys and Build-A-Bear tousling over plush toys, Brand Finance deepening its Asia-Pacific regional expertise, and much more.

20 February 2024

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