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The clock is ticking: nominate now for the 2024 Industry Awards and WTR 300 before it's too late
The clock is ticking: nominate now for the 2024 Industry Awards and WTR 300 before it's too late

There's only a few weeks left to nominate candidates for the prestigious WTR Industry Awards 2024 and the forthcoming edition of WTR 300.

AI challenges; lookalike trends; green brands – takeaways from HGF’s IP in Retail conference
AI challenges; lookalike trends; green brands – takeaways from HGF’s IP in Retail conference

HGF hosted its IP in Retail conference in Manchester this week, delving into the trademark and brand-related dilemmas confronting retailers amidst these trying economic times.

Could generative AI replace IP roles?
Could generative AI replace IP roles?

HSF’s Giulia Maienza and Heather Newton ask the burning questions about generative AI in the IP space, addressing how it can be used by brand owners and law firms.

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Work-life balance is improving, but team leaders cannot afford to get complacent

The latest WTR research points to continued improvements in the work-life balance of trademark professionals. But storm clouds could be gathering, making a continued focus on team wellbeing essential for corporate and law firm leaders.

19 August 2023

“Small but mighty”: Treasury Wine Estates’ China enforcement success story

WTR’s Food, Beverages and Tobacco Team of the Year reflects on the fruits of its labour.

18 August 2023

Tesla prevails in China; Pfizer urges collaboration; WIPO launches masters degree in IP – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at China proposing strengthened rights protection, IP Australia releasing guidance for classifying emerging technologies, and much more.

18 August 2023

Brand consolidation, digitalisation and expansion: Škoda’s year in focus

We take a closer look at the projects keeping the automaker's award-winning IP team busy.

17 August 2023

IACC welcomes anti-counterfeiting resolution; fault lines over right to repair law; next EUIPO director looks to the future – legislation and policy watch (August 2023)

WTR’s monthly column tracks trademark and related policy developments, including the progress of major bills, from around the world.

17 August 2023

“Staying nimble” helps Amazon.com team alter course

WTR's Software and Online Services Team of the Year keeps customers front of mind as it pivots to a “post-pandemic normal”.

16 August 2023

INTA lobbying spend increases dramatically as US lawmakers debate IP-related bills

New data reveals that INTA is engaging in more political lobbying in Washington DC than ever before.

16 August 2023

Workloads on the up as trademark operations bounce back – new WTR report now available

The latest WTR elite panel examines the increasingly challenging brand enforcement environment, with growing concerns about legislation and regulatory developments.

16 August 2023

Pakistan amends Trademarks Act; Credit Suisse branding to be phased out; Google ads decision upheld – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at the Mongolian IP office and the USPTO pledging cooperation, a security company launching an anti-cyber-attack tool for law firms, and much more.

15 August 2023

Acquisitions, partnerships and trademark fights: Grupo Bimbo’s year in focus

2022 was a busy year for WTR’s Latin America Team of the Year.

15 August 2023

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