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ZATAP’s vision for the future of resale authentication

In an exclusive interview, the co-founder and CEO of ZATAP David Geisser explains how his company’s authentication technology could revolutionise the resale market and extend the lifespan of luxury products.

15 February 2024

Big opportunities, nuanced IP risks – the brand protection implications of Apple Vision Pro

WTR speaks with experts – including a Vision Pro app developer and an IP specialist – to understand what brand owners need to know about the Apple Vision Pro.

08 February 2024

Joint European Commission-EUIPO report on detentions of products infringing industrial and IP rights

Detentions of goods suspected of infringing industrial and IP rights at the EU border decreased by 15% compared to 2021. However, the value of the products increased by 11%.

08 February 2024

UK government sets aside plan for AI and copyright code of practice

After eight months of talks, industry leaders in the United Kingdom’s tech, media and creative industries have been unable to agree on a voluntary code of practice for AI developers.

07 February 2024

Icons of industry: help us to choose this year’s IP Hall of Fame inductees

WTR and IAM have launched their annual search to identify outstanding individuals to induct into the IP Hall of Fame.

06 February 2024

WTR Brand Elite analysis: December 2023

Featured in Stock market performance

Stock prices bounced back in 2023, with our WTR Brand Elite indices rising 15 points across the year. Tech companies were instrumental in driving growth.

05 February 2024

AI inventor Stephen Thaler urges courts to recognise "sentient" systems

DABUS inventor Stephen Thaler claims that the IP system needs an overhaul to recognise the creativity of “sentient” AI technology and to promote innovation across industries.

03 February 2024

CJEU considers burden of proving exhaustion of rights conferred by EUTMs

The CJEU confirmed that, when a party invokes the exhaustion of trademark rights, the burden of proof may not necessarily be borne exclusively by the defendant.

31 January 2024

Pokémon's Palworld investigation; “unsettling” decision in Thatchers v Aldi; LEGO brick validity – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at Levi Strauss suing an Italian luxury brand, Hong Kong Customs seizing $1.3 million in counterfeit electronic products and much more.

26 January 2024

Huawei

Featured in WTR and IAM Special Report Q4 2023: IP Disruptors 2024: The companies and people driving change and upending IP norms

25 January 2024

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