What brands need to know about the soon-to-be-launched ‘.kids’ TLD
The new ‘.kids’ TLD is due to launch this week. Ahead of its sunrise period, WTR explores the opportunities and potential risks for brands interested in using the domain.
The new ‘.kids’ TLD is due to launch this week. Ahead of its sunrise period, WTR explores the opportunities and potential risks for brands interested in using the domain.
The high profile legal dispute is a reminder that all brands must prepare for the fallout of being targeted by a person with a massive fan base that will passionately defend their idol.
The Indian trademark registry has launched a major new initiative that aims to dispose of IP disputes at a record pace, including through the addition of 30 dedicated hearing officers.
DLA Piper, the legal adviser to Manolo Blahnik, recounts a trademark battle that spanned 22 years but ended with Blahnik winning the fight to register his brand in China.
03 August 2022
Following the success in revitalising its private label brands, Target’s trademark department was awarded Retail Team of the Year at this year’s WTR Industry Awards.
03 August 2022
The general director of ONAPI has confirmed that the word mark GATORADE and the ‘G and lightning bolt’ logo are notorious trademarks for goods in Class 32.
03 August 2022
We hear how a broader business perspective helped the Reckitt brand protection team juggle a major company rebrand, anti-counterfeiting efforts during the pandemic and ongoing global portfolio management to become WTR's 2022 Household and Consumer Goods Team of the Year.
02 August 2022
Multiple stakeholders are seeking to block late-added language in the EU’s new cybersecurity directive, arguing it will fragment and impair their efforts to fight cybercrime.
02 August 2022
After a rocky start to the year, the Maradona brand is seeking new opportunities in the NFT space – with advice for brands considering the same.
01 August 2022
FIFA's focus on talent, flexibility and commercial awareness put it top of the league as WTR's 2022 Europe, Middle East and Africa Team of the Year.
01 August 2022
With the Puma IP department being named Fashion, Cosmetics and Luxury Goods Team of the Year at the WTR Industry Awards, they look ahead to the sportwear brand entering the metaverse.
01 August 2022
In our latest round-up, we look at a massive rise in cloned websites in the UK, Europol seizing over 1,000 tonnes of fake pesticides, and much more.
29 July 2022
A number of themes recur when speaking with Fredericks. One is the benefits that positive involvement in the wider ecosystem can accrue.
29 July 2022
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