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What the Brazilian presidential election result means for IP
What the Brazilian presidential election result means for IP

Following a tight run-off race, Lula da Silva is to become the next president of Brazil. His election could have a significant impact on the country’s IP ecosystem.

Counterfeit hotspots in Portugal that brand owners must be aware of
Counterfeit hotspots in Portugal that brand owners must be aware of

In an update of our series on physical marketplaces around the world that are reportedly notorious for the sale of counterfeit goods, we head back to Portugal.

Streaming, sequels and a new CEO – what lies in store for Disney?
Streaming, sequels and a new CEO – what lies in store for Disney?

Bob Iger has been reinstated as Disney's CEO, after a year in which the company's share price plummeted by more than 40%. However, from streaming competitors to copyright expirations and cultural divides, Disney faces a myriad of complex challenges on its potential road to recovery.

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Bitcoin.com sued for trademark infringement; Japan forms virtual IP council; New Zealand seeks GI views – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at the European Commission adopting proposed designs regime changes, Zara and Nike being named the most popular ‘pre-loved’ brands, and much more.

02 December 2022

The Spotify approach to intellectual asset mapping and how it deepens brand understanding

Spotify’s framework allows for detailed understanding of the way that a broad array of potential brand assets can drive value for knowledge companies.

01 December 2022

Twitter prevails in Singapore bird spat; counterfeit Rolex most searched; Prosecco lobbying intensifies – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at LA seaport seizures topping $1 billion for the first time, a new report highlighting how Canal Street is flooded with fakes, and much more.

29 November 2022

Innovation at the Canadian Intellectual Property Office: spotlight on cutting-edge tools and services

Representatives from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office exclusively reveal the agency’s innovative non-core tools and services for trademark users – and those planned for the future.

23 November 2022

SCOTUS to hear Jack Daniel’s v Bad Spaniels; Mattel launches NFT marketplace; USPTO expands pro bono scheme – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at Dubai Customs registering over 4,000 trademarks, WIPO reducing fees for Benelux, Denmark, Japan and Tunisia designations, and much more.

22 November 2022

Brands in space, the future of IP, DEI council convenes: INTA Leadership highlights

Key takeaways and highlights from INTA’s biggest-ever Leadership Meeting, which featured over 1,600 registrants from 85 jurisdictions descending on Miami last week.

21 November 2022

Innovation at the Chilean IP office: spotlight on trademark tools and services

In an update from our regular series on innovation at national IP offices, we hear from representatives at the National Institute of Industrial Property of Chile.

18 November 2022

Aldi teases adidas with ‘three stripes’ range; Meta wins infinity suit; INTA elects 2023 president – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at the TTAB rejecting Mariah Carey’s QUEEN OF CHRISTMAS application, Appdetex announcing the next-generation Tracer platform, and much more.

18 November 2022

Juventus’ landmark NFT injunction paves the way for metaverse enforcement

Juventus FC has won a landmark ruling that could open the door for brands that take on unauthorised NFT creators.

17 November 2022

“A turning point”: Banksy earns significant victory as EU trademark cancellation annulled

The EUIPO Fifth Board of Appeal has ruled that a trademark of a famous monkey image by renowned street artist Banksy is valid.

16 November 2022

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