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TikTok Shop’s inaugural IP report and USTR rebuttal reveal key enforcement figures for first time. TikTok Shop has published its first IP report, adding to data outlined in its recent USTR rebuttal. The WTR Brand Tracker series uses Corsearch data to shed light on the trademark strategies of 31 leading companies.
WTR 1000 - World Trademark Review
WTR 1000 2024. WTR 1000 - the World's Leading Trademark Professionals - a unique guide that identifies the top trademark professionals in key jurisdictions around the globe. The WTR 1000 focuses exclusively on trademark practice and has firmly established itself as the definitive ‘go-to’ resource for those seeking world-class legal trademark expertise.
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Trademark procedures and strategies: United Kingdom
Mar 17, 2020 · As of 1 January 2021, the United Kingdom is no longer directly subject to EU rules and regulations, meaning that EU trademarks no longer have legal effect in the United Kingdom. EU trademarks that were registered as at 31 December 2020 have, however, been cloned onto the UK register, generating comparable UK marks that are fully enforceable in ...
Legal updates - World Trademark Review
Oct 29, 2024 · The often-surprising interplay between advertising regulating bodies, trademarks and trade secrets: a South African perspective. Recent Advertising Regulatory Board rulings highlight that the intersection between advertising codes and intellectual property should not be disregarded when developing product packaging and advertising.
Madrid Protocol – recent developments and practice tips
Jul 29, 2021 · The Madrid System, which is administered by the WIPO, is a cost-effective option for trademark owners who want to obtain trademark rights in many important commercial jurisdictions quickly and efficiently by securing an international registration in accordance with the provisions of the Madrid Protocol (which all Madrid members have now joined ...
A guide to OAPI: what you need to know - World Trademark Review
Sep 10, 2020 · OAPI accepts trademark applications for products, services and collective trademarks, as well as protecting well-known marks in the region. To file an application, applicants must provide: a signature of power of attorney. Further, colour marks can be claimed at OAPI upon payment of the prescribed fee. OAPI is a multi-class jurisdiction and ...
Research provides insight into why consumers buy fakes, and what …
Sep 2, 2020 · Scamadviser.com surveyed over 1,000 consumers from 120-plus countries ; Websites and physical markets more popular than online marketplaces for purchases
Fighting the supply of and demand for counterfeit goods
Apr 23, 2020 · The interplay of trademarks and other IP rights has become increasingly complex with globalisation and the expansion of the digital economy. A brand’s survival in global and digital marketplaces requires a multifaceted strategy, with numerous IP elements working together with trademarks to protect both consumers and brand owners across multiple jurisdictions.
Counterfeiting and piracy in 2021 – the global impact
May 11, 2021 · In the automobile industry, the amount of counterfeit vehicle parts available is on the rise, as reported by the EUIPO in its 2018 report “The economic cost of IPR infringement in the tyres and batteries sectors”. The report estimates that more than €2 billion is lost every year due to counterfeit tyres and batteries alone.