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Filing platform PayAfterTM boasts of a “99% success rate” and a unique “approval first, pay later” model, but questions have been raised around some of its claims.

11 October 2023

Featured in Stock market performance

The WTR Brand Elite project tracks how a defined set of brand-focused companies with industry-leading trademark teams perform against stock market indices.

20 December 2021

A war of words has broken out over the INFORM Consumers Act after a new coalition of online marketplaces came out in opposition of the legislation. 

05 April 2021

In a case concerning 1-800-Contacts’ approach to curbing competitors’ use of “1-800-Contacts” as an online search keyword, the US Federal Trade Commission has weighed in for the first time on whether restricting the use of trademark keywords is anti-competitive.

18 January 2019

We speak to J Scott Evans about his work as director of trademark and advertising law at Adobe Systems, as well his thoughts on the challenges created by budget cuts and the future of the WHOIS database.

06 April 2018

Since our investigation three years ago, the dark web has continued to grow rapidly. <em class="Alright-italic">World Trademark Review</em> returns to this hidden part of the Internet and discovers a place of turmoil and uncertainty which poses a greater danger to brands than ever before

01 September 2017

With speedier resolution of lawsuits expected to clear backlogs in litigation and the government seeking to simplify registration procedures, the trademark environment in India is undergoing significant changes

01 May 2017

In Vancouver Community College v Vancouver Career College, the British Columbia Court of Appeal has overturned a decision of the British Columbia Supreme Court concerning whether the use of keywords in online advertising can constitute passing off. While the Court of Appeal decision reinforces the principle that purchasing a competitor’s mark as a keyword will not alone be sufficient to constitute passing off, it suggests that the appropriate time to consider confusion is when consumers view the search engine results page.

14 February 2017

In a year dominated by divisive political events, brands often featured in fast-moving campaigns and election cycles – whether intentionally or otherwise. Careful risk management and a clear communications strategy are crucial to survive the political circus unscathed

01 January 2017

When it comes to trademark clearance, thorough searches are essential – but can free search tools give lawyers the functionality they need?

01 November 2016