World Trademark Review

Big Five tech US litigation data: Meta

We analyse Meta US court data as part of a mini-series examining trademark litigation involving the Big Five tech firms.

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.

Legal Updates

European Union Latest

General Court: no likelihood of confusion between identical marks due to dissimilarity of goods and services
Estonia Latest

Board of Appeal applies neutralisation principle in dispute between chocolate manufacturers
European Union

General Court: Board of Appeal decision breached opponent’s right to be heard
South Korea

Is use of a mark as a smartphone app icon use in respect of the services provided by the app?

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EU criticised; Russia concerns; Dominican Republic and Uzbekistan removed – takeaways from USTR Special 301 Report

WTR presents findings from the 2024 edition of the USTR's Special 301 Report, the fourth to be released under the Biden administration.

Foreign brands should not be put off by slow progress at Myanmar IP department

Foreign brand owners can take encouragement from slow but steady developments at the Myanmar IP department over the past year, local practitioners suggest.

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Analysis

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.

Five minutes with… INTA’s Annual Meeting co-chairs 2024

WTR chats with 2024 INTA Annual Meeting co-chairs Auma Reggy and Urko Ochoa to discuss what this year’s global trademark event has in store for registered participants.

Earth Day: why brands are struggling to register green marks in Southeast Asia

On this year's Earth Day, representatives from Rouse explore the challenges of registering and using green marks in Southeast Asia.

Long Read

Does the US SHOP SAFE Act go too far in shifting liability?

In this week’s opinion column, Megan Bannigan, Christopher Ford, Kate Saba and Hannah Beattie at Debevoise …

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Featured from Insight Guides

Overcoming the Inventiveness Barrier to Patentability

Featured in Inside India’s IP Market: a Guide 2024

Under Indian law, there are certain criteria that must be met to obtain a patent. However, these are …

Germany: Trademark Procedures Before the DPMA

Featured in The Trademark Prosecution Review 2024

A comprehensive guide to Germany’s trademark law is vital for any party seeking to protect its rights before …

Trade secret litigation and arriving at a definition of ‘commensurate’ security measures

Featured in Inside China’s IP Market: a Guide 2024

Recent Supreme People’s Court judgments attempt to answer the questions of what kinds of security measures are accepted …

Market Insight

Updates from an international team of correspondents who report on recent developments in trademark law and practice in their home jurisdictions, as well as strategic issues and those relating to brand protection, portfolio management and value creation.

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