Organisation: United Nations

Harnessing IP rights to drive innovation and sustainable development in Nigeria 

A World IP Day Symposium organised by the Patents and Designs Registry highlighted the intersection of intellectual property and the Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations. 

13 May 2024

50 years of Hello Kitty IP, from coin purses to metaverse cafés

On the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty, WTR looks back at five decades of brand licensing agreements and trademark filing data for parent company Sanrio.

13 February 2024

WHOIS data discussions and internet governance: key takeaways from ICANN78 in Hamburg: Domain Watch (Oct/Nov)

Winterfeldt IP Group’s Brian J Winterfeldt, Glen de Saint Géry and Emily Murray report on discussions at the ICANN78 meeting.

03 November 2023

The future of ADR: six takeaways from the EUIPO’s IP Mediation Conference 2023

At an EUIPO conference in Alicante, IP mediation experts shared their perspectives on the future of alternative dispute resolution in the European Union. 

23 October 2023

Why now is the time to integrate sustainability into the realm of IP 

A multifaceted approach to constructing and managing portfolios by pairing IP with sustainability at key touchpoints is fast becoming a necessity. 

19 July 2023

Interview exclusive: UKIPO CEO on his ambitions for the office

In an exclusive interview with WTR, CEO Adam Williams reveals how his background in policy negotiation and ability to see the long-term picture will help to achieve some of the UKIPO's biggest ambitions.

09 March 2023

UK soft power “sails through” political turmoil, Ukraine gains influence

Brand Finance has released its 2023 Global Soft Power Index, which tracks the global perception of nation brands.

06 March 2023

Inside the SCORE GREEN campaign: creating basketball backboards from counterfeit goods 

WTR spoke to Uruguay-based IP firm Cervieri Monsuárez about its ongoing SCORE GREEN campaign - a national campaign to create and donate basketball backboards made from recycled counterfeit goods. 

16 January 2023

Legislation and IP policy watch: the current state of play

Our new monthly column tracks trademark and related policy developments, and follows the progress of major bills, from around the world.

03 October 2022

UN telecoms agency election will have significant implications for brands as Russian and US candidates go head to head

“There are potential significant global implications of the election for IP issues writ large,” a former senior US government official tells WTR.

31 August 2022

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