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.
A deep dive into two Beijing High Court judgments indicates that a company’s use of its own mobile app constitutes trademark use and can therefore maintain registration in the face of cancellation or invalidation actions. Businesses should be aware of this when dealing with trademark challenges in China.
Data analysis reveals that individual esports games and teams have different approaches to trademark protection, with particular standout filers.
Exclusive WTR research reveals the national IP offices with the most (and least) accessible websites for users, with WIPO leading the way.
28 June 2024
In our latest round-up, we look at ECTA announcing that its next Annual Conference will be in Berlin, East IP expanding, and much more.
28 June 2024
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
The Lanham Act and Trademark Counterfeiting Act work hand in hand to boost anti-counterfeiting enforcement, protecting rights holders and legitimate suppliers against a rising tide of infringement. Counterfeiters may be subject to criminal prosecution by state or federal law enforcement agencies, which provide various penalties for offenders.
24 June 2024
IP crime amounts to 2.5% of world trade, and the rise of online marketplaces has only made it easier for unauthorised sellers to profit from counterfeit goods. A mass targeted enforcement trial in Türkiye has proven effective at resolving cases quickly, but it remains to be seen whether this strategy could be implemented in other jurisdictions.
24 June 2024
While the Request for Assistance programme with Canadian border enforcement can provide crucial information when pursuing remedies, the lack of a singular legislation governing the extent to which a counterfeiter is in violation of the law – and the potential recourse available – is a major problem for rights holders. As a result, it is often up to them to police the market in collaboration with customs.
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
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
The Counterfeit Goods Act is a crucial weapon in the battle against homegrown infringement, setting out the procedures and penalties needed to take on counterfeiters. Inspectors have far-reaching powers to search for, seize and detain goods that are suspected to be counterfeit.
24 June 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
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