Region: North America

Don’t let digital barriers block access to IP: why registries must prioritise web accessibility

Digital barriers must be overcome or they risk alienating users from the IP ecosystem, warns this week's Saturday opinion column.

29 June 2024

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

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

EU Council adopts approach to Green Claims Directive; DMCA exemptions subject to review – legislation and policy watch (June 2024)

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

24 June 2024

United States: How a multi-pronged legislative approach is curbing the online trade in fakes

Featured in Anti-counterfeiting and Online Brand Enforcement: Global Guide 2024

The Lanham Act and Trademark Counterfeiting Act work hand in hand to boost anti-counterfeiting enforcement, protecting rights holders and legitimate suppliers against a rising tide of infringement. Counterfeiters may be subject to criminal prosecution by state or federal law enforcement agencies, which provide various penalties for offenders.

24 June 2024

Canada: Burden falls on brand owners and customs in the fight against counterfeiters

Featured in Anti-counterfeiting and Online Brand Enforcement: Global Guide 2024

While the Request for Assistance programme with Canadian border enforcement can provide crucial information when pursuing remedies, the lack of a singular legislation governing the extent to which a counterfeiter is in violation of the law – and the potential recourse available – is a major problem for rights holders. As a result, it is often up to them to police the market in collaboration with customs.

24 June 2024

INTA files amicus in BORED APE dispute; fake tickets crisis; new Guangzhou anti-counterfeiting group – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at how banks are using AI to combat fraud, how last week’s trademark decision sparked US Supreme Court unrest, and much more.

21 June 2024

Over half of all Louis Vuitton US infringement cases filed at one court, data analysis finds

Around 57% of all Louis Vuitton infringement disputes in the United States take place before one Florida court, according to data analysis.

21 June 2024