Home
Social networks

Topic: Social networks

Social media in Indonesia: what brand owners need to know

In the next instalment of our exclusive social media series, WTR focuses on what rights holders need to know about platforms in Indonesia.

Responding to online counterfeiters within the context of social media in China

While China’s E-Commerce Law has clarified platform and e-commerce operators’ legal obligations in the fight against counterfeiting, how to determine whether these responsibilities are being fulfilled remains unclear. Therefore, rights holders must be proactive in monitoring potential infringers to prevent them capitalising on their brand image.

Brand Strategy Summit returns to New York: view the programme now

WTR Brand Strategy Summit USA returns to New York this October with a fantastic programme to help take your brand to the next level.

Latest content

Blocking websites in the UAE: deep-dive on new initiatives to tackle online infringement

In this guest post, experts look at the evolving issue of online piracy in the UAE, and what rights holders need to know about the new initiatives recently implemented to combat the problem.

10 June 2024

“Firmly committed to opposing infringement” – Hoobuy distances itself from Pandabuy in exclusive interview

In an interview, a Hoobuy representative reveals it has launched a brand-blocking mechanism within its search function featuring more than 8,000 blocked keywords.

06 June 2024

Hoobuy: new Chinese shopping agent targets counterfeit buyers following Pandabuy raid

New businesses are stepping in to cater to the lucrative ‘rep scene’, which was left in disarray after the raid and subsequent suspension of Pandabuy operations.

30 May 2024

Nike awarded $1 million in influencer dispute; Manila mall counterfeits pledge; BharatPe and PhonePe settle – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at consumers wanting brands to put “purpose beyond profit”, the New York Supreme Court clarifying use of a person's image in the background of a social media photo, and much more.

28 May 2024

Brands urged to embrace #dupe culture; Nordstrom and Patagonia settle; Sony sued – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at the SCOTUS declining to hear a plant-based trademark dispute, active trademarks set to surpass 100 million by 2026, and much more.

21 May 2024

Meta settles Metacapital lawsuit; Reebok launches AI tool; Haas sues former F1 team head – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at Weizmann filing an infringement suit against Western Union in India, Kering launching a new partnership, and much more.

14 May 2024

TikTok has a chance to step up as a brand protection leader

This week’s opinion column urges the newly merged TikTok X Tokopedia to take the lead on IP protection efforts in Indonesia.

11 May 2024

Reddit releases new content policy; Netflix launches Roblox theme park; news outlets sue OpenAI – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at the SCOTUS clarifying a copyright damages timeline, Root Power reclaiming the AH HUAT trademark for $268,000, and much more.

10 May 2024

Social media in Sweden: what brand owners need to know

In the next edition of our social media brand protection series, WTR takes a look at platforms in Sweden.

01 May 2024

Social media in Thailand: what brand owners need to know

In the next edition of our social media brand protection series, we turn our attention to platforms in Thailand.

24 April 2024

Unlock unlimited access to all WTR content