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AI remains key as tech brand stock values soar: WTR Brand Elite analysis
AI remains key as tech brand stock values soar: WTR Brand Elite analysis

Apple was the standout stock market performer through May, with technology brands posting strong results. 

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

The rise of Temu: what trademark professionals need to know
The rise of Temu: what trademark professionals need to know

A Temu spokesperson reveals information about the platform’s IP protection tools, including a newly introduced brand protection centre, in an exclusive interview with WTR. 

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BOTTLERY owner successfully invalidates BOTELLA mark

In a dispute between MV Group, a leading wholesaler in the Baltic States, and AIBĖ, the largest alliance of retailers in Lithuania and Latvia, the Appeals Division has found that the figurative marks BOTTLERY and BOTELLA were confusingly similar. 

17 June 2024

Virgin triumphs over Alaska Airlines; HAVANA CLUB dispute revived; Pink Floyd disables merch website

In our latest round-up, we look at Porsche remaining the most valuable luxury brand, the US Supreme Court denying a petition for clarity on likelihood of confusion, and more.

14 June 2024

EU General Court revokes BIG MAC mark, for all but meat sandwiches

McDonald’s has failed to provide evidence that its BIG MAC mark is used for more than just meat sandwiches, the EU General Court has ruled. The judgment is a “wake-up call” for owners of well-known marks, practitioners say.   

05 June 2024

The state of the IP industry: one week left to share your perspective

The input from trademark practitioners in this survey form is essential to capture an accurate representation of the current IP environment around the world.

03 June 2024

Time is running out: share your insights for the new Global IP Benchmarking Survey

With the clock ticking, we urge all IP professionals to contribute to the inaugural collaboration between WTR and IAM – the Global IP Benchmarking Survey.

27 May 2024

2024 WTR Industry Awards winners revealed 

Among those honoured at this year's WTR Industry Awards were the trademark teams from adidas, Fanatics, Harley-Davidson, Jack Daniel’s and Yum! Brands.

22 May 2024

DHgate issues first IP report revealing key takedown statistics  

The Chinese e-commerce platform has detailed a number of IP achievements in 2023, but notable process details remain lacking.  

14 May 2024

Global IP Benchmarking Survey: have your say in pioneering initiative uniting WTR and IAM audiences

In a unique collaboration, WTR and sister title IAM are working together on a new project that aims to take the pulse of the global IP industry. 

01 May 2024

Target leads the pack as energy brand stock values rise: WTR Brand Elite analysis

The WTR Brand Elite indices increased two points in March, once again closing out the month at its highest level since we started tracking the data in January 2018. 

29 April 2024

Barbie brand value rises; Louis Vuitton launches NFT; Scotch Whisky Association celebrates raid – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at World IP Day highlights, the ex-Netflix IP head launching a consultancy, and much more.

26 April 2024

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