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A sense of optimism around the post-pandemic future: a year in trademarks

As 2021 draws to a close, George Chan, partner and head of the Simmons & Simmons (Beijing) Intellectual Property Agency, assesses the China trademark landscape.

The future of law firms: how to stand out with technology in 2022

Law firms will have to start using technology in the same way as corporations if they are to retain talent and remain competitive next year, argues Anaqua vice president and general manager at Domenic Leo.

Getting the brand back together: a year in trademarks

To close out 2021, WTR has invited a series of industry leaders from across the trademark ecosystem to reflect on the past 12 months. For this instalment, Andrew Price, partner at Venable in Washington DC, presents a law firm perspective.

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THE BIG LIE trademark; Gap sells Intermix brand; scammers' preferred TLDs – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at disgust over reports of counterfeit covid-19 medicine in India, Verizon divesting its media division, ICANN unveiling new courses, and much more.

11 May 2021

“We want to be the GoDaddy for trademarks”: Heirlume expands on filing platform’s future plans

Julie MacDonell, CEO of Heirlume, expands on the platform’s mission and plans to offer SMEs a service that will make the trademark application process as simple as buying a domain name.

11 May 2021

CIPO tackles examination backlog; USTR publishes 2021 Special 301 Report; European Commission launches non-agricultural GIs consultation; and much more

Everything we covered on WTR over the past seven days – and all you need to know from the world of trademarks to set yourself up for the start of another busy week.

09 May 2021

The Gambia joins Banjul Protocol; UGG dispute latest; Venezuelan IPO reduces fees – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at Nextbite adding more celebrity virtual brands to its portfolio, Native American tribes including tribal insignias in the USPTO's database for free, and much more.

07 May 2021

“The bedrock of a good D&I strategy is listening to your team”: how Crowell & Moring is creating positive change in the workplace

Judith Bussé, counsel and a member of the Crowell & Moring IP group, reveals how the firm’s hiring practices and formal actions are part of a proactive effort to create positive change on a national and international level.

05 May 2021

Wrigley takes on THC-infused Skittles; Diablo trademark dispute; EUIPO launches SME support fund – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at a court valuing the name and likeness of Michael Jackson, Anaqua acquiring SeeUnity, ICANN publishing its ‘proposed for adoption’ financial and budget plans, and much more.

04 May 2021

EIP and Stobbs team up in response to increasing need for specialism in the IP space

IP law firm EIP and UK-based intangible asset management company Stobbs have joined forces to further expand their specialist trademark services across Europe. WTR speaks to EIP CEO Magnus Hallin on how this unusual collaboration came about and the possibility of new services in the future.

04 May 2021

Shocking new details in Pakistan fraud case; INTA Annual Meeting goes ‘virtual+’; behind the scenes at Nestlé USA; and much more

Everything we covered on WTR over the past seven days – and all you need to know from the world of trademarks to set yourself up for the start of another busy week.

02 May 2021

Abrdn rebrand raises eyebrows; counterfeit Colin the Caterpillar goes viral; JD.com anti-counterfeiting upgrade – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at Nestlé’s discussions to acquire Bountiful Co, L Brands resuming talks to sell Victoria’s Secret, ICANN asking for a deletion freeze as it awaits the Net 4 India decision, and much more.

27 April 2021

Singapore reveals new IP strategy; INTA unveils SME resources; Amazon extends IP Accelerator: World IP Day developments

A range of announcements and SME-focused news items have been issued to coincide with World IP Day. Here, we present a selection of the developments you need to know about.

26 April 2021

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