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Brands urged to embrace #dupe culture; Nordstrom and Patagonia settle; Sony sued – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at the SCOTUS declining to hear a plant-based trademark dispute, active trademarks set to surpass 100 million by 2026, and much more.

21 May 2024

European green advertising rules are good for brands

Tougher penalties and claim validation will give more weight to green ads done right, but murky guidelines leave pioneering companies guessing, argues this week’s opinion column

18 May 2024

Lacoste v Cartelo: a landmark case clarifying the rules on confusion and co-existence

A change in marketing strategy may destroy the distinct market perceptions that previously enabled the marks’ co-existence, thus leading to a likelihood of confusion and association.  

17 May 2024

DHgate issues first IP report revealing key takedown statistics  

The Chinese e-commerce platform has detailed a number of IP achievements in 2023, but notable process details remain lacking.  

14 May 2024

TikTok has a chance to step up as a brand protection leader 

This week’s opinion column urges the newly merged TikTok X Tokopedia to take the lead on IP protection efforts in Indonesia.

11 May 2024

Reddit releases new content policy; Netflix launches Roblox theme park; news outlets sue OpenAI – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at the SCOTUS clarifying a copyright damages timeline, Root Power reclaiming the AH HUAT trademark for $268,000, and much more. 

10 May 2024

Can a letter of consent guarantee successful trademark registration in Japan?

The JPO has announced that, in addition to a consent letter, applicants must provide evidence that there is no likelihood of confusion between the earlier mark and the mark applied for - both at present and in the future.

09 May 2024

What QBPC’s top 10 cases list tells us about litigation and enforcement in China

QBPC has published a list of key litigation actions, highlighting heavy sentences in criminal cases and high damages in civil cases. 

06 May 2024

"We don't have all the answers": EUIPO leaders, General Court judges and in-house experts reflect on the future of IP case law

The EUIPO's João Negrão, EU General Court and Board of Appeal judges, and in-house experts from Nestlé and Assa Abloy share their thoughts on the challenges that lie ahead for European trademark, copyright and design law, at the EUIPO's fifth IP Case Law Conference.

04 May 2024

Global IP Benchmarking Survey: have your say in pioneering initiative uniting WTR and IAM audiences

In a unique collaboration, WTR and sister title IAM are working together on a new project that aims to take the pulse of the global IP industry. 

01 May 2024

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