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.
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.
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.
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.
Eurasian industrial design applicants may now obtain protection simultaneously in six countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Tajikistan.
10 January 2022
Our latest opinion column explores why IP office innovation truly matters in the office landscape – for users, governments and the wider economy.
08 January 2022
In our latest round-up, we look at the USPTO unveiling an administrative sanctions process, illegal online pharmacies legislation gaining momentum, and much more.
07 January 2022
In newly-released exclusive research, the EU and Korean IP offices have been named as the most innovative IP agencies in the world.
05 January 2022
To coincide with the latest WTR special report, we share exclusive insights from Christian Archambeau, executive director of the EUIPO, on the continued development of the EUIPN.
05 January 2022
WTR’s latest special report, available now to subscribers, explores how IP offices around the world are embracing innovation and why it matters to all trademark professionals.
05 January 2022
The Costa Rican Trademark Office is due to begin issuing trademark certificates electronically, which should make the registration process faster and less costly.
05 January 2022
Our key findings from this year’s exclusive research project analysing the noncore tools and services offered by the world’s top 60 IP offices shows positive momentum – but there is still much to be done to close the innovation gap.
05 January 2022
In our latest round-up, we look at Fanatics acquiring Topps trading cards for $500 million, Disney losing its Winnie the Pooh exclusivity, and much more.
04 January 2022
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