Region: United States of America

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

Nike’s campaign against online counterfeiters has borne fruit, US litigation data suggests

The embattled sportwear giant has achieved success in enforcing its US marks.

16 August 2024

NFT marketplace activity falls 90%; Intel sued; generative AI suit moves ahead – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at a new report revealing a quarter of medicines in Africa are fake, OLAF seizing nearly 1 million counterfeit goods, and more.

13 August 2024

Louis Vuitton sues flea market; Mercedes-Benz seizure update; Bytedance launches OpenAI rival – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at the COGNAC case being sent back to the USPTO, the Real Deal campaign re-launching in the United Kingdom, and more.

09 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

OpenAI case dismissed; Portugal counterfeits seizure; Manchester United launches NFT game – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at the European AI Office seeking views on its AI Code of Practice, a trademark attorney’s Kamala Harris domain squatting hopes, and more.

06 August 2024

“Willful counterfeiting” – Pandabuy target of US lawsuit by major streetwear brands

Chinese shopping agent Pandabuy has been sued by fashion brands including Off-White and Sp5der in New York, WTR can reveal.

05 August 2024

Inside Sony’s enormous US copyright enforcement campaign

WTR data analysis reveals how one of the biggest copyright owners in the United States is enforcing its rights at a time of significant AI upheaval. 

02 August 2024

US Copyright Office issues urgent call for federal anti-deepfake legislation and new digital replica right

Current regulations are inconsistent, but a new right should not pre-empt state laws or offer post-mortem protection, says new report.

01 August 2024

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