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Is there a data drought? AI projects might be about to get more expensive

In his latest column, academic Cameron Shackell looks at how recent developments around data limitations at Twitter and Reddit could impact AI, including in the trademark and brand protection sphere.

10 July 2023

High Court ruling ‘stitches’ together uncertainty over TikTok trademark opposition

The decision highlights the need for an examiner to consider each single term of a specification separately.

10 July 2023

Threads IP reporting concerns; largest-ever UK counterfeit haul; WIPO designation status made easier – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at a reduction in the number of judges at the Delhi High Court IP Division, the most highly sought after replica watch brands, and much more.

07 July 2023

‘.ai’ rides the wave of interest in AI

The Anguillan ccTLD, ‘.ai’, appears to be reaping the benefit of the current intense interest in AI, with its domain name registration numbers skyrocketing.

06 July 2023

The changing nature of fighting fakes in Southeast Asia

Featured in WTR Special Report Q2 2023: Spotlight on Asia-Pacific: A guide to strategically navigating the evolving landscape

04 July 2023

Notable litigation cases in India, Japan and South Korea

Featured in WTR Special Report Q2 2023: Spotlight on Asia-Pacific: A guide to strategically navigating the evolving landscape

04 July 2023

Alarm as imitation USPTO website emerges, linked to suspicious filing platforms

WTR has identified a website that impersonates the USPTO’s Trademark Assistance Center, with links to trademark filing platforms based in Karachi, Pakistan.

28 June 2023

Electra powers Second Circuit’s false endorsement analysis

Relying heavily on Electra, the Second Circuit affirmed the denial of a Lanham Act claim arising from the unauthorised use of photographs of professional models to promote a gentlemen’s club.

28 June 2023

“Just terrible”: team restructuring news raises concern over IP protection efforts on Lazada

Lazada’s reported decision to restructure its brand protection team paints a worrying picture for the future of IP rights on the e-commerce platform, local professionals say.

28 June 2023

EUIPO unveils new-look website; Uber and Lyft file joint lawsuit; Saudi Arabia trademark complaints rise – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at Skechers suing Steve Madden for using the ‘S’ mark on footwear, AI tool launches to help companies track brand activity, and much more.

27 June 2023

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