Shocking New Details in Pakistan Fraud Case; INTA’s annual meeting goes “virtual +”; behind the scenes at Nestlé USA; and much more
The long read
As remote work has become of the day For many, this week’s long read sees intellectual property offices in Canada, the European Union, Singapore, South Korea and the UK reflecting on the ups and downs of operating during a global pandemic – and what could remain of the systems developed in the past year. Read more
Monday April 26
the WTR The Brand Elite indices saw a four-point increase in the month ending March 31, 2021, with auto brands Volkswagen, Porsche and BMW among those that saw significant increases in value. Read more
In an exclusive interview with WTR, a former USPTO examining attorney revealed the impact of the influx of trademark filings from China on the registry, with demoralization becoming “a big deal for USPTO examiners.” Read more
We reported on a series of SME-focused announcements and news released to coincide with World Intellectual Property Day, including Singapore’s latest IP strategy, INTA’s new SME resources and the Amazon’s IP Accelerator extension. Read more
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Tuesday April 27
We’ve heeded recent calls for social media to do more in the fight against counterfeit goods, with Facebook and Gucci filing a joint lawsuit against the leader of an alleged international counterfeiting operation. Read more
Tuesday’s roundup saw Abrdn’s rebranding raise eyebrows, a Colin the Caterpillar counterfeit went viral, JD.com upgraded its anti-counterfeiting program, Nestle discussed an acquisition of Bountiful Co, and more. Read more
The Supreme People’s Court has released its 2021-2025 judicial intellectual property protection plan as part of the government’s latest initiative to strengthen China’s intellectual property regime. However, a local expert warned that the risk of growing conflicts could have negative effects. Read more
The Rolling Stones and New Balance were just two of the brands involved in the Asia-Pacific legal updates you may have missed this quarter. Read more
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Wednesday April 28
Following the announcement that Warburg Pincus and LMCA have launched a new brand acquisition company, said the president of LMCA. WTR that the new entity is already eyeing potential brands to approach. Read more
We have sounded the alarm over the release by the National Intellectual Property Administration of China of the passport details of thousands of people, including public figures Taylor Swift, JK Rowling and Lionel Messi. Read more
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Thursday April 29
We reported on INTA’s decision to hold its 2021 annual meeting as a ‘virtual +’ event, saying there were too many unknowns to plan a large-scale in-person event for November. . Read more
With the escalation of the covid-19 crisis in various parts of the world, intellectual property offices in India and Japan were among those who introduced new measures to deal with the increase in cases this week. . Read more
WTR spoke with Christa Cole, Head of Brand, Application and Licensing Legal Development at Nestlé USA Inc, to learn how a three-person team manages the company’s most profitable portfolio. Read more
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Friday April 30
Recently obtained documents revealed that “the biggest money laundering case in Pakistan’s history” involves allegations of USPTO impersonation, worrying employee abuse and use paid advertising to attract victims looking for branded services. Read more
Walmart taking on Kanye West, EUIPO expanding its presence in Africa, Crayola teaming up with Build-A-Bear and the USPTO in pursuit of innovation medal nominations were among the headlines on Friday. Read more
WTR Analysis of the data revealed that legal uncertainty keeps cannabis brand owners on their toes, forcing companies to be flexible and forward-thinking in their approach to intellectual property. Read more
From Apple to Nike: We focused our attention on this quarter’s key decisions and developments from the Americas. Read more
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Saturday May 1
Saturday’s opinion column reflected INTA’s “ virtual + ” annual meeting and BRANDS plans for a hybrid annual conference, saying the two associations are laying the groundwork for future growth and opportunities in the communities. large-scale brand events. Read more
WTR Special Report: The Rise of Mass Filers and the Clutter of Registers
Earlier this month, we launched the first of our new WTR Special reports, focused on the rise of mass registrants and their impact on the brand ecosystem. By examining the data behind the filing activities of Michael Gleissner, Ikuhiro Ueda and Chinese entities, we explored the real effects of the latter on trademark protection and how rights holders and registries can mitigate their impact. Read more
