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McDonald’s cites brand values as motive for Russia exit, but seeks to retain rights
McDonald’s cites brand values as motive for Russia exit, but seeks to retain rights

McDonald’s has revealed that it is to sell its Russian business, having previously paused operations in the country following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Uber $250 billion travel services suit; USPTO stakeholder listening sessions; UKIPO strategy refresh – news digest
Uber $250 billion travel services suit; USPTO stakeholder listening sessions; UKIPO strategy refresh – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at the Buy Safe America Coalition welcoming a new retail crime law, the USPTO issuing e-registration certificates earlier than planned, the Eighth Circuit reviving an infringement suit over American International Group’s use of AIG, and much more.

USPTO prepares to review design rules for new technologies
USPTO prepares to review design rules for new technologies

Weeks into new US Patent and Trademark Office Director Kathi Vidal’s tenure, the office has signalled it is turning immediately to a review of the rules for design patent applications for different types of virtual products.

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EUIPO celebrates record-breaking filing year, but 2022 could begin downward trend

With the numbers now in, the EUIPO is the latest office to reflect on a record-breaking year, with almost 200,000 EU trademark applications received in 2021.

17 February 2022

Register tracker: Chinese filings drop over 10% at home and abroad in Autumn 2021

The latest WTR register tracker examines filing trends in China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore and South Korea between September and December 2021.

17 February 2022

Register Tracker Europe and US: September-December 2021

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The latest WTR register tracker examines filing trends in the United States, Canada, the EUIPO, the United Kingdom, France and Germany between September and December 2021.

16 February 2022

AIPLA seeks clarification of USPTO sanctions process as scams and suspicious specimens challenge continues

The AIPLA has published comments to the USPTO on trademark administrative sanctions and expressed concern over the vagueness of parameters.

15 February 2022

Important changes to Singapore’s IP system: what you need to know

The Intellectual Property (Amendment) Bill introduces important changes to improve the country’s IP systems. This update highlights the key points that trademark owners and practitioners should be aware of.

14 February 2022

Chanel lookalike fragrance win; Snapchatter arrested for counterfeiting; WarnerMedia and Discovery merger approved – news digest

We look at Canon combatting counterfeits, Dubai Customs looking back at its 2021 IP activities, and much more.

11 February 2022

Controversial SENADI proceedings highlight need to fight corruption within the authority

The case created controversy when it emerged that the agent who had filed the mark at issue was the SENADI director who decided on the matter.

10 February 2022

From USPTO to USIPO – reaction to senator’s proposal for unified US IP office

Senator Thom Tillis submits proposal on restructuring the IP administrative system in the United States by creating a single, unified IP agency.

09 February 2022

More suspicious low-cost trademark filing platforms discovered after USPTO fraud crackdown

The websites “follow a similar pattern to entities already disciplined by the USPTO”, says one expert, and should be on the radar of brand owners.

08 February 2022

Nike initiates NFT infringement suit; China joins two WIPO treaties; Greggs partners with Primark – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at Rolex blocking a modified watch seller posing as an affiliate, US Customs and Border Protection issuing an update on its anti-counterfeiting activities, and much more.

08 February 2022

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