A new academic paper argues that Amazon has upended the US trademark system with little public recognition, and that questions about trademark law in the modern age need answering.
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WTR’s monthly column tracks trademark and related policy developments, including the progress of major bills, from around the world.
Trademark professionals from this year’s Anti-counterfeiting and Online Brand Enforcement Guide reveal the greatest threats to brands when it comes to counterfeit goods, and guidance on how to mitigate these.
24 June 2024
While China’s E-Commerce Law has clarified platform and e-commerce operators’ legal obligations in the fight against counterfeiting, how to determine whether these responsibilities are being fulfilled remains unclear. Therefore, rights holders must be proactive in monitoring potential infringers to prevent them capitalising on their brand image.
24 June 2024
Consumer and brand protection are at the heart of INTA's advocacy. This is no less true for the growing concern about counterfeits sold through online marketplaces. Stopping counterfeit goods from reaching consumers is a long-standing priority for INTA members of all types and from all industries.
24 June 2024
A Temu spokesperson reveals information about the platform’s IP protection tools, including a newly introduced brand protection centre, in an exclusive interview with WTR.
17 June 2024
WTR Brand Strategy Summit USA returns to New York this October with a fantastic programme to help take your brand to the next level.
15 June 2024
The decision highlights the importance of considering implied – as well as express – comparisons when deploying comparative advertising.
14 June 2024
In this guest post, experts look at the evolving issue of online piracy in the UAE, and what rights holders need to know about the new initiatives recently implemented to combat the problem.
10 June 2024
In an interview, a Hoobuy representative reveals it has launched a brand-blocking mechanism within its search function featuring more than 8,000 blocked keywords.
06 June 2024
The board imposed a suspension on advertisements in which a company's trade name or trademark is used as a keyword by competitors, on the ground that such advertisements are misleading to consumers.
06 June 2024
New businesses are stepping in to cater to the lucrative ‘rep scene’, which was left in disarray after the raid and subsequent suspension of Pandabuy operations.
30 May 2024
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