Law: Digital Services Act (EU)

Greece: Collaboration and enforcement actions needed to handle surge in digital and offline fakes

Featured in Anti-counterfeiting and Online Brand Enforcement: Global Guide 2024

Greece remains a popular hub for counterfeit goods entering mainland Europe, posing risks to public health and brand reputation. Additional pressure from the rise of digital marketplaces warrants more attention from enforcement authorities and better collaboration with rights holders to curb the uptick in infringing products, on and offline.

24 June 2024

Evolving online route-to-market strategies and how to combat them

Featured in Anti-counterfeiting and Online Brand Enforcement: Global Guide 2024

Digital markets offer an increasing number of distribution channels, of which bad actors can take advantage. Counterfeiters are constantly adapting to the e-commerce landscape, which presents difficulties for IP rights holders and enforcers, necessitating a more targeted approach to combat product piracy online.

24 June 2024

The Digital Services Act: a new tool for rights holders to combat infringement?

Featured in WTR Special Report Q1 2024: The future of brand protection on social media

18 April 2024

European Parliament adopts SEP regulation; CCFN head calls for US action on common food names – legislation and policy watch (February 2024)

WTR’s monthly column tracks trademark and related policy developments, including the progress of major bills, from around the world.

29 February 2024

What impact will the EU Digital Services Act have on global e-commerce in 2024?

Corsearch director, brand protection and head of intellectual property Mike Sweeney examines the wide-reaching effects of the EU Digital Services Act on IP protection and e-commerce.

01 January 2024

The platform liability battle rages on: perspectives from both sides of the Atlantic

Who is responsible for stamping out counterfeit sales online is a hot question in the trademark world. Five thought leaders attempt to answer it, taking a forensic look at the issue from all angles.

09 June 2023