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Innovation at the Canadian IP Office: spotlight on cutting-edge tools and services

Featured in IP office tools and services

In a major update, representatives from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office exclusively reveal the agency’s innovative tools and services – and those planned for the future.

08 July 2024

Social media in Sweden: what brand owners need to know

In the next edition of our social media brand protection series, WTR takes a look at platforms in Sweden.

01 May 2024

Sanofi’s collegiate approach to combatting genericism

Representatives from global healthcare company Sanofi speak to WTR about their recent efforts to protect the company's NANOBODY trademark from genericism.

05 February 2024

EUIPO faces complaints over leadership selection process

A former candidate in the EUIPO leadership race has voiced concerns over the transparency of the selection process, following a complaint filed at the European Anti-fraud Office.

16 January 2024

USPTO year in review 2023: exclusive interview with trademark commissioner David Gooder

USPTO Trademark Commissioner David Gooder sits down with WTR to outline key developments and challenges at the agency over the past 12 months.

21 December 2023

Chinese copyright ruling on AI-generated images leads to fallout overseas

IP commentators are concerned about the global impact of a Chinese court ruling that AI-generated images with sufficient human contribution can be copyright-protected.

15 December 2023

Trademark scamdemic warning: USPTO actions may not be enough as more suspicious filing platforms emerge

WTR has uncovered dozens of new trademark filing platforms, raising questions about the USPTO's response to the growing issue.

25 October 2023

Industry groups welcome SHOP SAFE reintroduction; EU GI regime for craft products in touching distance – legislation and policy watch (October 2023)

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

13 October 2023

AI-powered filing platform PayAfterTM launches with media blitz, but questions arise over claims

Filing platform PayAfterTM boasts of a “99% success rate” and a unique “approval first, pay later” model, but questions have been raised around some of its claims.

11 October 2023

EU Parliament approves GI protection for crafts and industrial products

The EUIPO will oversee GI protection of crafts and industrial products, under legislation approved yesterday by the European Parliament.

13 September 2023

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