Most accessible IP office website revealed; WTR’s new IP legislation database; filing trends around the world; and much more
Everything we covered on WTR over the past seven days, and all you need to know from the world of trademarks to set yourself up for the start of another busy week.
Long Read
WIPO tops this year’s rankings of the world’s most accessible IP office websites, but overall momentum to assist users slows dramatically, exclusive WTR research reveals.
Monday 24 June
In an exclusive interview, the manager of Brazil's anti-counterfeiting directory reveals what foreign brand owners need to know about new improvements to the directory.
The EU Council adopts its approach to the Green Claims Directive, exemptions under the Digital Millenium Copyright Act become subject to review, and more, in this month’s legislation and policy watch.
Experts in this year’s Anti-counterfeiting and Online Brand Enforcement Guide reveal the greatest counterfeit threats to brands and offer guidance on how to mitigate these.
Plus:
- EUIPO considers genuine use of 3D bottle shape mark (European Union)
- BUREK KING found to be confusingly similar to BURGER KING (Switzerland)
Tuesday 25 June
Filings decline at the Canadian Intellectual Property Office, while most of Europe and North America sees growth.
The US Supreme Court agrees to hear a real estate trademark dispute, an automotive industry group warns of counterfeit airbags, Clarivate unveils the IP Collaboration Hub, and more.
Plus:
- Morality v freedom of expression: the COVIDIOT decision (European Union)
- IP Court provides guidance on trademark use in non-use cancellation actions (Taiwan)
Wednesday 26 June
The Asia-Pacific trademark filing decline continues, and Russian applicants turn to WIPO, reveals new data analysis.
The Ukraine IP office issues an operational update, the EUIPO expands on its mediation offering, the USPTO appoints a new deputy general counsel, and more, in this week’s IP office news.
IP Hall of Fame inductee and Nokia Technologies president Jenni Lukander reflects on her approach to team leadership and the advice she would give to young IP professionals.
Plus:
- General Court: Board of Appeal erred in assessing distinctiveness of ULTRA for beer (European Union)
- Nigeria moves towards finalising its IP framework: key developments and future prospects (Nigeria)
Thursday 27 June
WTR launches Primary Sources, a database of over 1,100 pieces of IP legislation from around the world.
Filing growth returns in Mexico and the United States is the most claimed country at WIPO, according to Latin America registry data.
Plus:
- Blow for Société du Tour de France in TOUR DE X opposition (European Union)
- Specialised IP Court proposed under draft law on court organisation (Vietnam)
Friday 28 June
Microsoft and OpenAI come under fire, Hong Kong Customs seizes its biggest counterfeit haul this year, Anaqua launches an AI-powered IP management platform, and more.
Plus:
- Dust settles on five-year Nestlé dispute over A2 mark (China)
- Battle between Nike and Puma over FOOTWARE: General Court issues its decision (European Union)
Saturday 29 June
IP offices must prioritise web accessibility or risk alienating users from the IP ecosystem, warns this week's Saturday opinion column.
Special Report
WTR’s latest Special Report examines the future of brand protection on social media, offering insights and strategies to help brand owners mitigate the risks and seize new opportunities for brand growth in an evolving digital world.
