Sector: Internet and Online

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UK unveils online fraud charter; AI copyright infringement cases rise; Hong Kong TV airs IP series – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at new research revealing community disagreement over the value of IP, ICANN81 heading to Istanbul, and much more.

01 December 2023

Only one week left to nominate for the 2024 WTR Industry Awards

The trademark community has just one week left to nominate its leading in-house departments and leaders for the prestigious WTR Industry Awards 2024 and the forthcoming edition of the WTR 300.

01 December 2023

Porsche outlines metaverse vision; Target sued; Coventry City FC tackles counterfeits – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at a judge taking a cider taste test as part of infringement proceedings, Temu enlisting customers in fight against impersonators, and much more.

24 November 2023

Respondent’s activity defeats ‘.au’ DRP

Brand owners should investigate public sources of information about a domain name registrant as much as possible before filing a complaint under the ‘.au’ DRP.

23 November 2023

How to protect your brand from opportunists this holiday season

Seasonal sales make online shopping channels a hotbed for infringement and brand impersonation this time of year. Here’s how to get ahead.

21 November 2023

$2.45 million BABY SHARK win; Marc Jacobs “fraudulent assertions”; TRUMP revocation claim – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at Amazon suing a group of Prime Video impersonators, the International Bar Association launching a D&I Toolkit for law firms, and much more.

21 November 2023

With online infringement on the rise, community engagement is key

Recent reports have revealed that online issues – from the purchasing of counterfeits on digital marketplaces to brand impersonation on social networks – is increasing.

18 November 2023

Microsoft leads tech brands bounceback, but other sectors suffer: WTR Brand Elite analysis

The WTR Brand Elite fell two points in October, hitting its lowest value this year. Yet technology companies – led by Microsoft – bucked the negative trend.

17 November 2023

Yuga Labs awarded over $1.5 million in ‘Bored Ape’ NFT dispute

Yuga Labs, creator of the ‘Bored Ape Yacht Club’ NFT collection, was awarded a disgorgement of the defendants’ profits and the maximum statutory damages for cybersquatting.

17 November 2023

Seven brand protection tactics from China strategy summit

Hidden links, the infringer mindset and The Art of War are among the talking points at WTR’s annual Brand Strategy China event.

16 November 2023

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