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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

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?

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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NFTs and the metaverse: game changers or passing fad?

Featured in WTR Special Report Q3 2022: Brand protection 2027: Why trademark practitioners must prepare for the future now

WTR’s panel of industry experts share their views on emerging Web 3.0 technologies and on the brand-protection environment

27 September 2022

A metaverse dystopia, UDRP tips, diversity in brand protection: eight key takeaways from Online Brand Protection Europe

Strategic takeaways from in-house leaders, law firm experts and industry specialists at this week's Brand Protection Online Europe event.

15 September 2022

Diversity and inclusion in IP: WTR wants your views

We want to hear your opinions on D&I initiatives in the trademark workplace and wider industry as part of a new, free survey.

14 September 2022

“Beachbody has changed”: IP helps carve out post-pandemic business strategy

In an exclusive interview, Beachbody group vice president, intellectual property, Beverly Shin reveals how the company strategy is evolving after covid-19, and why the IP team will be central to achieving new goals.

22 August 2022

Why a Chinese dairy company sought IP talent outside China

Mengniu is creating its IP dream team with a new hire outside China to drive industrial and geographical expansion.

18 August 2022

Treasury Wine Estates triumphs over Chinese copycat in enforcement masterclass

A Supreme Court win for Penfolds wine provides practical takeaways for foreign brands battling copycat infringement in China.

15 August 2022

Law firm rates rise but caution needed as economic conditions worsen

Firms will need to carefully calculate staffing and fee levels as we enter a period of economic instability.

11 August 2022

“Build your village”: Dolores Moro reflects on the lessons learned across a storied career in trademarks

WTR Lifetime Achievement Award winner Dolores Moro reflects on the lessons learned from almost 35 years in the trademark industry.

05 August 2022

A customer-centric focus: the core of Amazon.com’s brand protection strategy

Amazon.com’s customer-centric approach earns the IP department the title of 2022 WTR Software and Online Services Team of the Year.

04 August 2022

Aligning with the business: an inside look at Meta’s rebrand strategy

Meta's associate general counsel Scott Minden reveals the ingredients for a successful rebrand following the trademark department being named WTR's Technology and Consumer Electronics Team of the Year.

04 August 2022

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