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Attorney impersonation on the rise: how legal professionals can protect themselves from fraud

We reveal the proactive steps that legal professionals can take to protect themselves from online impersonation.

“A lawyer’s worst nightmare” – attorney voices horror after falling victim to trademark impersonation scam

In a stark warning to the legal community, trademark attorneys are urged to take measures to reduce the risk of impersonation by scammers.

Serious concerns, delays, mismanagement – USPTO responds to scathing report on data breach

The US Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General has published a report into the USPTO’s “mismanagement” in safeguarding sensitive data.

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How to protect your clients from new scams targeting US trademark applicants

The significant increase in fraud against rights holders is a key cause of concern for clients in the United States. WTR Global Leaders reveal how they stay a step ahead while others call for change at the USPTO.

28 May 2024

IPOPHL issues first website-blocking request; China and France pledge GI cooperation; Finland scam warning – IP office updates

In this latest update, we look at South Korea pledging to collaborate with Cambodia, IP Australia changing its publication of trademark information, and much more.

22 May 2024

Not all domain name disputes are covered by the UDRP

The case serves as a reminder that the UDRP is not intended to resolve any and all disputes relating to domain names, such as the legality of disputed transfers.

22 May 2024

“The implications are profound” – USPTO domicile rule heads to Supreme Court

A petition has been filed at the US Supreme Court to take up a case to end the USPTO’s domicile address requirement, with the trademark community urged to consider filing a petition in support of certiorari.

13 May 2024

“Disappointing” – USPTO suffers second data breach of applicant domicile addresses

USPTO confirms it has suffered a “data security incident” exposing the private domicile addresses of trademark users – the second such incident in less than a year.

10 May 2024

“Trademark scams are on the rise” – USPTO webinar reveals anatomy of filing fraud

The USPTO has unveiled more details about its anti-fraud initiatives after admitting that there has been a significant increase in “trademark scams involving the impersonation of government employees”.

11 April 2024

IP office® – how trademark registries protect their own brands to help combat scams

WTR delves into the trademark portfolios of offices around the world to uncover those most active in protecting their own intellectual property.

08 April 2024

Smart enforcement, robust licensing and social media crackdowns: highlights from Brand Strategy Summit Europe 2024

Brand owners and law firm leaders offer their top tips for cost-effective enforcement, long-lasting licensing agreements and combatting social media fraud, at this year’s WTR Live: Brand Strategy Summit Europe.

15 March 2024

Indecopi fraud warning; Hong Kong fee reduction; Sudan trademark operation resumption – IP office updates

In this latest update, we look at the Czech IP office's renewed Ukraine pledge, The Gambia becoming the first African registry to use Madrid e-Filing, and much more.

06 March 2024

EUIPO reveals “upward trend” of abusive domains targeting trademark owners

WTR uncovers a website purporting to be the ‘EU Intellectual Property Office’, with a database of more than 600 trademarks mostly originating from the United States.

29 February 2024

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