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Introducing: WTR Primary Sources

All the primary IP legislation you need is now at your fingertips, thanks to WTR's new repository.

27 June 2024

Specialised IP Court proposed under draft law on court organisation

If enacted, the proposal promises to offer specialised and consistent adjudication of IP cases, ultimately benefitting stakeholders.

27 June 2024

Asia-Pacific filing decline continues; Russian applicants turn to WIPO: data analysis

WTR analyses trademark filing trends at major Asia-Pacific registers. 

26 June 2024

Ukraine gives operational update; EUIPO expands mediation; USPTO appoints new deputy general counsel – IP office updates

In this latest update, we look at the USPTO offering Brazil flood relief, the IP Office of Ireland launching a new video series, and much more.

26 June 2024

Nigeria moves towards finalising its IP framework: key developments and future prospects

This update delves into the focus of Nigeria's draft IP policy and discusses anticipated developments. 

26 June 2024

Filings decline at CIPO, while most of Europe and North America sees growth

WTR analyses trademark filing trends at major North American and European registers. 

25 June 2024

EU Council adopts approach to Green Claims Directive; DMCA exemptions subject to review – legislation and policy watch (June 2024)

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

24 June 2024

ASEAN Digital Economy Framework must include IP provisions 

The IP community should be lobbying for the proposed ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement to explicitly include IP-related provisions, urges this week’s Saturday opinion column.

22 June 2024

INTA files amicus in BORED APE dispute; fake tickets crisis; new Guangzhou anti-counterfeiting group – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at how banks are using AI to combat fraud, how last week’s trademark decision sparked US Supreme Court unrest, and much more.

21 June 2024

Meet the IP Hall of Fame inductees of 2024 – Klaus Grabinski

As the most senior judge at Europe’s new Unified Patent Court, Klaus Grabinski has the eyes of the world’s patent profession on him. 

20 June 2024

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