The internet economy represents around 15% of the world’s GDP, making it the perfect target for bad actors with a taste for counterfeiting. To protect themselves online, brands need a solid detection and enforcement strategy to prevent financial and reputational damage.
In the face of myriad online risks, brands must proactively defend themselves through a multi faceted strategy that encompasses domain portfolio management, malware distribution and phishing attacks.
Recent measures issued by the SAMR aim to safeguard the legitimate interests associated with enterprise names and ensure fair competition in the market.
The adoption of the GCC Trademark Law will result in some immediate and significant practice changes, including an increase in certain official fees.
21 July 2023
Taco John’s’ decision to abandon its TACO TUESDAY registration is a business-savvy response to a death by genericide.
20 July 2023
The WTR Brand Elite rose seven points through June, hitting its highest value since 1 February 2022.
18 July 2023
In our latest round-up, we look at the USPTO formalising its programme for minor issues of misconduct, VerifyMe's strategic reorganisation, and much more.
18 July 2023
The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has recently restarted the process to allow trademark owners to ‘reserve’ their marks.
18 July 2023
While the changes should be welcomed, brand owners must still take into account certain key issues when deciding on their filing strategies.
17 July 2023
With an aggressive social media strategy and hundreds of thousands of app downloads, PandaBuy is a service that rights holders should have on their radar.
14 July 2023
We unveil the law firms responsible for protecting fashion and luxury’s biggest names – and where there are opportunities for future partnerships.
13 July 2023
We scrutinise the data to reveal the 50 companies with the largest portfolios in five major jurisdictions.
13 July 2023
Data analysis reveals stark differences – and some similarities – in trademark filing activity at the world’s biggest electric vehicle makers.
11 July 2023
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