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Microsoft AI fights for its rights

Microsoft’s AI chatbot fights for its right to be recognised as a creator, but blames humans for any infringement arising from its own knowledge gaps, in this week’s opinion column.

“I’ve got the power!”: optimising brand licensing negotiations in the influencer era

Parlux Holdings’ Jessica Cardon reveals how licensees can protect their investment in an influencer licensed-brand partnership while also maximising profit potential.

Counterfeit olive oil bust; ICANN CIO steps down; EA Sports NIL dispute – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at OpenAI applying for trademarks in China, Getty Images’ AI copyright dispute proceeding to trial, and much more.

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Innovation at the Singapore IP Office: spotlight on non-core tools and services

Featured in IP office tools and services

In a major update to our regular series, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore reveals the latest developments to its cutting-edge tools and services – and some of those planned for the future.

19 May 2023

WTR award winners revealed: industry elite celebrates in Singapore

Corporate trademark excellence has been celebrated at Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay, with the winners of this year’s WTR Industry Awards announced at an exclusive champagne reception.

18 May 2023

MATCH.COM v MUZMATCH: websites’ date in court leaves a lot to be desired

The decision clarifies that honest concurrent use is not a separate defence, but a factor in the infringement analysis.

17 May 2023

Expanding the runway: what fashion brands need to know about entering the metaverse

IP experts at Crowell & Moring assess the opportunities and challenges of entering the metaverse, offering fashion brands a ‘how to’ guide for mitigating risks, detecting infringement and developing protection strategies in this evolving space.

16 May 2023

The UDRP is not so simple after all

More widespread disclosure of registrant details before a complaint is drafted would be welcome for brand owners.

12 May 2023

Gmail launches brand verification; EIP AI offering; Musk brand impersonation tweet – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at Meta being denied a motion to dismiss infringement claim, India conducting the first trademark agent exam in eight years, and much more.

09 May 2023

UDRP decision highlights that evidence of targeting is key

Evidence of targeting in bad faith is crucial, especially where a domain name comprises a generic term or sentence.

05 May 2023

ChatGPT and brands: what does Generative AI say about your trademark?

Academic Cameron Shackell takes a look at whether the latest Generative AI platforms are aware of major brands, how they use them and the implications that this could have for trademark professionals.

04 May 2023

Alibaba annual report reveals drop in offline enforcement, but spike in arrests

Alibaba's 2022 IP protection report outlines efforts to protect IP rights over the past year, with a notable decrease in offline actions.

02 May 2023

Celebrating in-house leaders: 2023 edition of WTR 300 launches

WTR is pleased to unveil the seventh edition of the WTR 300, which identifies the individuals deemed to be the leading lights of the corporate trademark world.

28 April 2023

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