World Trademark Review5d
Survey results: a rapidly changing IP industry; interview with new BOIP head; fake football merchandise market; and much more
Everything we covered on WTR over the past seven days, and all you need to know from the world of trademarks to set yourself up for the start of another busy week. The Global IP Benchmarking Survey ...
World Trademark Review6d
Brand spotting abroad: IP insights from a holiday in Brazil
In this week's Saturday opinion piece, WTR's own Tim Lince reflects on a recent trip to Brazil and some unexpected brand findings – including TikTok Cola and a Batman-themed petrol station. Register ...
World Trademark Review6d
Online counterfeiting in Indonesia: what rights holders need to know
As part of our regular series on digital marketplaces, we head to Indonesia to examine the platforms that brand owners should be monitoring, Register for free to receive our newsletter, view leading ...
World Trademark Review6d
Canadian IP giants merge; Blockbuster bar forced to change name; Starbucks accused of trade secrets misappropriation – news digest
In our latest round-up, we look at Vans settling the WAVY BABY dispute, Mark Wahlberg’s burger chain settling a trademark dispute with a burger truck, and more. Register for free to receive our ...
World Trademark Review6d
EUIPO provides clarification on similarity assessment for trademarks covering virtual goods
The EUIPO Opposition Division has issued a ruling clarifying the different standard and higher evidentiary burden to be applied when assessing the likelihood of confusion between trademarks registered ...
World Trademark Review7d
Settlement agreements are insufficient for non-use cancellation appeals in China
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World Trademark Review7d
NVIDIA brand value more than doubles as Apple exceeds half-a-trillion dollars
The AI boom has seen NVIDIA’s brand value increase 163%, making it the fastest-growing tech brand of the past year, while Apple reclaims its title at the top of the pile. Register for free to receive ...
World Trademark Review8d
The role of IP offices “will drastically change”: BOIP director general on developing a "fully inclusive" strategic plan
The Benelux Office for Intellectual Property’s new director general discusses the organisation's new strategic plan, aligning priorities with the EUIPO, and exchanging best practices on IP awareness, ...
World Trademark Review8d
Philippines issues implementing regulations of Internet Transactions Act to regulate e-commerce and protect IP rights
Effective July 2025, the new Internet Transactions Act prescribes a takedown enforcement mechanism and imposes subsidiary liability on e-marketplaces and digital platforms. Register for free to ...
World Trademark Review8d
UK High Court rules BUILDER lacks distinctiveness in connection with software-related goods and services
The decision illustrates that when registering trademarks, especially in connection with new technologies, the question of distinctiveness should be thoroughly examined to include future industry ...
World Trademark Review8d
Adapt or fall behind: the changing face of the trademark industry revealed in Global IP Benchmarking Survey
In a major new project, WTR partners with sister title IAM to investigate how trademark and patent professionals differ in their sentiment towards the IP industry. Register for free to receive our ...
World Trademark Review8d
Ninth Circuit rejects false advertising claim regarding Dove Dark Chocolate
This case serves as a reminder to plaintiffs that file false advertising claims that they are required to identify a connection between an allegedly misleading claim and the manner in which consumers ...