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.
IP Vietnam recently implemented new initiatives to support IP applicants by slashing fees and accepting correspondences after deadlines have passed.
In a major update, INPI CEO Pascal Faure outlines the innovative tools and services that the office has in place – and those it is developing for the future.
Challenges to USPTO decisions will likely increase after a new Supreme Court ruling; however, deference-based arguments can still be made, practitioners explain.
05 July 2024
AI is posing many challenges but we are finding ways to overcome them, says US Copyright Office director Shira Perlmutter.
05 July 2024
A recent decision of the UKIPO registrar emphasises the importance of filing notice of defence and counterstatement forms within the specified deadline.
05 July 2024
In a stark warning to the legal community, trademark attorneys are urged to take measures to reduce the risk of impersonation by scammers.
04 July 2024
When it comes to provisional refusals of trademark registrations in the Western Balkans – whether they are based on absolute grounds or an opposition – it is crucial for rights holders to understand the legislative processes and timeframes during which to respond across the different jurisdictions to avoid delays.
04 July 2024
In this latest update, we look at the USPTO planning to host an AI and NIL roundtable, the Peruvian IP office ordering the blocking of 23 pirate sites, and much more.
03 July 2024
The US Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General has published a report into the USPTO’s “mismanagement” in safeguarding sensitive data.
01 July 2024
Digital barriers must be overcome or they risk alienating users from the IP ecosystem, warns this week's Saturday opinion column.
29 June 2024
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
WTR analyses trademark filing trends at major Latin American registers.
27 June 2024
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