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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

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

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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Greggs brand value rises; Pink opposition against Pharrell Williams; Manchester City launches NFT – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at New Era Cap launching a counterfeit reporting form, the MK Party prevailing in a South Africa dispute, and much more.

23 April 2024

Shortlist unveiled: WTR Industry Awards 2024

WTR reveals the in-house teams and individuals shortlisted for this year’s WTR Industry Awards.

17 April 2024

Breitling prevails with good-faith defence in Second Circuit infringement dispute ruling

An infringement suit brought against luxury watch retailer Breitling has shed light on the implications of using trademarks as descriptive terms. The court’s decision to grant summary judgment highlights how the good-faith prong in the fair-use defence can help when it comes to likelihood of confusion.

11 April 2024

Court of Appeal grudgingly upholds trial decision in Lidl v Tesco

In this long-running dispute between supermarket competitors, the Court of Appeal upheld the trial judge on almost all points, but expressed significant disquiet about the overall outcome.

05 April 2024

Bosch to expand Origify anti-counterfeiting technology to benefit luxury and FMCG brands

As Bosch’s authentication technology looks to expand into the luxury and FMCG markets, WTR asks whether a greater uptake would make it truly game-changing in the fight against fakes.

28 March 2024

Amazon seizes record number of counterfeits, takes action against 21,000 bad actors

Amazon’s fourth annual Brand Protection Report reveals record-breaking levels of counterfeit seizures and criminal enforcement action in an effort to drive counterfeiting online “to zero”.

26 March 2024

Lidl win against Tesco appeal is “great news in the battle against lookalikes”

A blow to UK supermarket chain Tesco could benefit brand owners pursuing unfair advantage claims in future lookalike disputes, local experts say.

19 March 2024

Delhi High Court denies interim injunction to Lotus Herbal in product branding dispute

Cosmetic company 82°E has prevailed in an infringement suit brought by Lotus Herbal alleging likelihood of confusion. The Delhi High Court’s decision sheds light on the complexities of product branding and clarifies the distinction between characteristic descriptions and brand identifiers.

07 March 2024

What Super Bowl counterfeit surge means for Nevada court docket

Court data analysis reveals the likely outcomes of pursuing Super Bowl opportunists in Nevada.

09 February 2024

Icons of industry: help us to choose this year’s IP Hall of Fame inductees

WTR and IAM have launched their annual search to identify outstanding individuals to induct into the IP Hall of Fame.

06 February 2024

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