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Attorney impersonation on the rise: how legal professionals can protect themselves from fraud

We reveal the proactive steps that legal professionals can take to protect themselves from online impersonation.

Trademark professionals optimistic AI can be an “ally” – provided that people remain “the decisive factor”

Experts from WTR Global Leaders 2024 share their outlooks on the use of AI in the trademark space, emphasising the opportunities it affords while stressing the critical need for human judgement.

One day left: last chance to share trademark practice insights

The deadline to complete the inaugural Global IP Benchmarking Survey is tomorrow. And we want to hear from you. Please take a few minutes to share your input.

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IP practice is making strides in DEI – but experts express concern over gaps in gender representation

While some of WTR’s Global Leaders 2024 highlight their firms’ successes in propelling DEI forward, others note shortfalls in gender equality and call for further education and training.

06 June 2024

The state of the IP industry: one week left to share your perspective

The input from trademark practitioners in this survey form is essential to capture an accurate representation of the current IP environment around the world.

03 June 2024

Time is running out: share your insights for the new Global IP Benchmarking Survey

With the clock ticking, we urge all IP professionals to contribute to the inaugural collaboration between WTR and IAM – the Global IP Benchmarking Survey.

27 May 2024

Global IP Benchmarking Survey: have your say in pioneering initiative uniting WTR and IAM audiences

In a unique collaboration, WTR and sister title IAM are working together on a new project that aims to take the pulse of the global IP industry.

01 May 2024

IP budgets forecast to rise in 2024; trademark clearance to cause headaches for in-house teams

A new impact study by UnitedLex shows that most US in-house and law firm IP practitioners expect IP filings and investment to increase in 2024, but trademark clearance and office action responses could be sources of operational drag.

18 April 2024

From in-house leadership to private practice: former AB InBev, FIFA veterans share advice for navigating career change

Two former in-house leaders from AB InBev and FIFA talk to WTR about their recent moves to law firm practices – including what spurred such significant career changes.

04 April 2024

Gowling’s new AI brand protection subscription tool signals future of IP services market

The subscription-based solution suggests that brand owners may have more options in an AI world where the lines between law firm and service provider offerings are blurred.

02 April 2024