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Mexico’s new president has the opportunity to improve the country’s IP system, say practitioners

Claudia Sheinbaum has won the race to become the next president of Mexico, with commentators hoping she brings a new approach to IP enforcement.

05 June 2024

Hong Kong ditches paper certificates; IPOS scam warning; Brazil hosts GI event – IP office updates

In this update, we look at the Slovenian and Portuguese IP offices partnering up, the IP Office of Singapore launching a podcast series, and much more.

05 June 2024

Next-level AI: does the rise of artificial general and super-human intelligence mark the end of IP?

Intelligence levels beyond AI as we currently know will require a complete rethink of intellectual property and the IP system, argues this week’s opinion column.

01 June 2024

USPTO proposed fee changes: WIPO believes rule update will "violate" Madrid Protocol

The comment window for the USPTO’s proposed adjustment of trademark fees closed on 29 May, with some scathing in their assessment of the proposed rule changes.

31 May 2024

UKIPO pauses comms; UAE and USPTO deepen cooperation; revised fees in Yemen – IP office updates

In this latest update, we look at DINAPI seizing a “significant” quantity of counterfeits, WIPO announcing finalists for its global awards, and much more.

29 May 2024

NO FAKES hearing; China's plan for authorities; Vietnam administrative sanctions – legislation and policy watch (May 2024) 

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

27 May 2024

IP Australia reverses decline in trademark filings, despite fall in Madrid applications

New report reveals that trademark filing activity has resumed growth in Australia after a significant decline in 2022, with foreign applications rising.

23 May 2024

IPOPHL issues first website-blocking request; China and France pledge GI cooperation; Finland scam warning – IP office updates

In this latest update, we look at South Korea pledging to collaborate with Cambodia, IP Australia changing its publication of trademark information, and much more.

22 May 2024

European green advertising rules are good for brands

Tougher penalties and claim validation will give more weight to green ads done right, but murky guidelines leave pioneering companies guessing, argues this week’s opinion column

18 May 2024

EUIPO ranked world's most innovative IP office for fifth time

WTR’s latest IP Office Innovation Ranking reveals the trademark agencies that are breaking boundaries in non-core tools and services.

16 May 2024

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