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New BOIP director general appointed; EUIPO shuffles internal structure; Qatar Madrid fee adjustment – IP office updates

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

Serious concerns, delays, mismanagement – USPTO responds to scathing report on data breach

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

WIPO tops ranking of world’s most accessible IP office websites, but overall momentum to assist users slows

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

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

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

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

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