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WIPO tops ranking of world’s most accessible IP office websites, but overall momentum to assist users slows

Exclusive WTR research reveals the national IP offices with the most (and least) accessible websites for users, with WIPO leading the way.

28 June 2024

Microsoft and OpenAI sued; massive Hong Kong seizure; Anaqua launches AI-powered IP management platform – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at ECTA announcing that its next Annual Conference will be in Berlin, East IP expanding, and much more.

28 June 2024

Filing growth returns in Mexico; United States most claimed country at WIPO: data analysis

WTR analyses trademark filing trends at major Latin American registers. 

27 June 2024

Introducing: WTR Primary Sources

All the primary IP legislation you need is now at your fingertips, thanks to WTR's new repository.

27 June 2024

Asia-Pacific filing decline continues; Russian applicants turn to WIPO: data analysis

WTR analyses trademark filing trends at major Asia-Pacific registers. 

26 June 2024

Ukraine gives operational update; EUIPO expands mediation; USPTO appoints new deputy general counsel – IP office updates

In this latest update, we look at the USPTO offering Brazil flood relief, the IP Office of Ireland launching a new video series, and much more.

26 June 2024

Meet the IP Hall of Fame inductees of 2024 – Jenni Lukander

Nokia Technologies president Jenni Lukander reflects on her approach to team leadership and the advice she would give to young IP professionals.

26 June 2024

Filings decline at CIPO, while most of Europe and North America sees growth

WTR analyses trademark filing trends at major North American and European registers. 

25 June 2024

US Supreme Court to hear real estate trademark dispute; counterfeit airbag warning; Clarivate unveils IP Collaboration Hub – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at major record labels taking on AI tool Udio in a US class-action suit, Fovea IP and Obviously expanding on their partnership, and much more.

25 June 2024

Breaking the bottleneck: Brazil launches new functionality to combat counterfeiting

In an exclusive interview with WTR, the manager of Brazil's anti-counterfeiting directory, Elton Ferreira Barbosa, reveals what foreign brand owners need to know about the latest improvements to the directory.

24 June 2024

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