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“Tip of the iceberg”: shocking scale of counterfeit Premier League merchandise market revealed as new season kicks off

Premier League football brands are losing out on close to a quarter-of-a-billion pounds each year, and the problem is only set to worsen, study finds.

19 August 2024

Manchester United counterfeits seized; Starbucks win in Pakistan; SUPER HERO genericism battle – news digest

 In our latest round-up, we look at the Megaupload founder being extradited to the US, Rouse acquiring Konsert Strategy & IP, and more. 

16 August 2024

Staying in lane: the risks around Olympic-themed brand messaging

Brands can capitalise on the games, but should be wary of extra protections enjoyed by the Olympic committees.

08 August 2024

TTAB favours Airbnb in opposition against competitor TREEBNB mark

The board’s decision reaffirms the value that a well-known and well-enforced mark has the potential to provide in an opposition context where coupled with robust evidentiary support.

07 August 2024

WTR celebrates summer of sport with new Sports Brand Playbook

WTR’s brand-new Special Report is an essential guide to championing winning brands on and off the playing field.

15 July 2024

PIPCU celebrates Euro 2024 success; San Miguel brand shift; video game accused of violating NYPD marks – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at the Malaysia government’s “inaccurate” use of IP protection term, a $10 million haul of fake goods in Kentucky , and much more. 

09 July 2024

Football’s favourite filing agents: the law firms protecting the beautiful game

WTR data analysis reveals the law firms filing trademarks for the world’s most valuable football team brands.

04 July 2024

High Court deals blow to easyGroup in EASYCOSMETIC dispute 

The decision highlights that the broader protection afforded by a ‘family of marks’ will be mitigated by factors such as the geographic extent of the marks’ reputation.

03 July 2024

WTR Brand Elite analysis: May 2024

Featured in Stock market performance

Apple was the standout stock market performer through May, with technology brands posting strong results. 

02 July 2024

Virgin Aviation v Alaska Airlines: branding dispute takes flight

The Court of Appeal has confirmed that Alaska Airlines must pay Virgin at least a ‘minimum royalty’ under a trademark licence, regardless of whether Alaska Airlines makes use of Virgin’s marks.

02 July 2024

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