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New foreign GI regulations take effect in China, with some contradictions

Local experts unpick the differences between two regulations on the registration, administration and protection of geographical indications, set to enter into effect today.

01 February 2024

What have we learned from India's biggest cases of 2023?

Local lawyers examine India's 10 most notable trademark cases from the past year.

18 January 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

New arrangement for reciprocal enforcement of cross-border judgments to aid IP enforcement in China

An arrangement taking effect this month for the cross-border enforcement of judgments offers brand owners a new weapon in the face of infringement in Hong Kong and Mainland China.

11 January 2024

How to prevent your trademarks from being deemed as “misleading” or having a “negative influence” in China 

Rouse’s Amanda Yang and Jasmine Lv look at examination criteria and strategies for trademark owners to adopt in the face of potentially misleading or negative marks.

04 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

“I’ve got the power!”: optimising brand licensing negotiations in the influencer era

Parlux Holdings’ Jessica Cardon reveals how licensees can protect their investment in an influencer licensed-brand partnership while also maximising profit potential.

07 December 2023

What brands need from their partners in the courtroom

In-house experts offer their perspectives on what makes for a perfect partnership with litigation firms.

30 November 2023

Is it time for you to fight brand restrictions? A look at impacted industries and what INTA is doing

Members of INTA’s Brand Restrictions Committee chart the impact of brand restrictions on multiple product sectors, and how the association is engaging with policymakers on the issue.

16 November 2023

How to litigate in China: an eight-step guide from gold-ranked firms

Partners at firms rated gold for enforcement and litigation in China in the WTR 1000 offer strategies and top tips for the Chinese domestic market.

09 November 2023

Barbie’s movie makeover: the story of an ever-evolving brand

How Mattel embraced brand diversity and elevated the legacy of America’s most famous doll.

09 November 2023

EUIPO head outlines future direction of agency

Executive director João Negrão reveals his vision for the EUIPO, its preparedness for new responsibilities and why financial autonomy must be preserved.

02 November 2023

10 years of filing activity in ASEAN

We delve into filing data over the past decade to reveal trademark filing trends across the 10 countries.

19 October 2023

Demand for weight-loss drugs highlights key factors for brand owners tackling opportunistic infringers

As Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly work overtime to meet soaring demand for their popular diabetes and obesity drugs, trademark experts weigh in on what brand owners can do when opportunists take advantage of supply issues.

12 October 2023

Could generative AI replace IP roles?

HSF’s Giulia Maienza and Heather Newton ask the burning questions about generative AI in the IP space, addressing how it can be used by brand owners and law firms.

28 September 2023

In the race to be a hub of innovation, the UK risks falling behind in its AI capabilities

A new legal framework may be required to govern AI and IP rights, especially in a globalised digital economy.

16 September 2023

New research paper details challenges and bias facing women in IP

Interviews with women in Australia and New Zealand recounted an overwhelming number of negative experiences, although the participants in the study remain optimistic about the future.

07 September 2023

Award-winning in-housers answer four simple questions

Department heads at some of the world’s biggest brands reveal what it takes to build a winning IP strategy.

31 August 2023

Business development, customer experience and a wider network: new INTA Asia-Pacific chief reveals plans for the future

INTA chief representative officer for Asia-Pacific Walter Chia reflects on his first six months in office and his ambitions for the role going forward.

14 August 2023

NFTs and IP: tracking the latest global case law

Meera Chature Sankhari and Sheetal Sharma at Jupiter Law Partners examine landmark judgments from around the world to reveal the precedents shaping the legal framework surrounding NFTs and intellectual property.

10 August 2023

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