World Trademark Review
Global trademark filing decline falls to 2% as economic conditions improve. WIPO’s World Intellectual Property Indicators 2024 report shows that China has maintained its dominance in trademark filings, as Russia surges on domestic filings and India defies global economic conditions. In a major update from our series on physical marketplaces ...
WTR 1000 - World Trademark Review
WTR 1000 2024. WTR 1000 - the World's Leading Trademark Professionals - a unique guide that identifies the top trademark professionals in key jurisdictions around the globe. The WTR 1000 focuses exclusively on trademark practice and has firmly established itself as the definitive ‘go-to’ resource for those seeking world-class legal trademark expertise.
Madrid Protocol – recent developments and practice tips
Jul 29, 2021 · The Madrid System, which is administered by the WIPO, is a cost-effective option for trademark owners who want to obtain trademark rights in many important commercial jurisdictions quickly and efficiently by securing an international registration in accordance with the provisions of the Madrid Protocol (which all Madrid members have now joined ...
Counterfeiting and piracy in 2021 – the global impact
May 11, 2021 · Based on their findings, the international trade in counterfeit and pirated products could have amounted to as much as $509 billion in 2016, estimated to be 3.3% of world trade – up from $461 billion in 2013, representing 2.5% of world trade. What is so significant about the growth in these numbers is that it occurred during a relative ...
Legal updates - World Trademark Review
Nov 1, 2024 · The primary aim of Circular 06 is to ensure consistency in the legal framework for administrative penalties in the field of industrial property rights enforcement. WTR is a unique and timely intelligence service informing commercial trademark decision making by assessing the business impact of trademark law developments.
Fighting the supply of and demand for counterfeit goods
Apr 23, 2020 · The interplay of trademarks and other IP rights has become increasingly complex with globalisation and the expansion of the digital economy. A brand’s survival in global and digital marketplaces requires a multifaceted strategy, with numerous IP elements working together with trademarks to protect both consumers and brand owners across multiple jurisdictions.
News & Analysis - World Trademark Review
Nov 3, 2024 · Brazil now “hot jurisdiction” for IP strategy, but stronger brand mechanisms still needed, experts say. Experts at the WTR and IAM Latin America IP Summit share insights on how the Brazilian IP system is driving litigation strategy, but highlight areas of improvement for brand protection.
INTA - World Trademark Review
INTA. The International Trademark Association (INTA) is a global association of brand owners and professionals dedicated to supporting trademarks and related intellectual property (IP) to foster consumer trust, economic growth, and innovation. Members include more than 7,200 trademark owners, professionals, and academics from 191 countries, who ...
About Us - World Trademark Review
World Trademark Review (WTR) is the trusted source of worldwide news, analysis and data on the management of trademarks. It keeps you up to speed with the global issues and strategies that matter, giving you the detail and depth you need to operate successfully. WTR keeps you informed with the latest news, research and opinion, so you can stay ...
Trademark procedures and strategies: United Kingdom
Mar 17, 2020 · As of 1 January 2021, the United Kingdom is no longer directly subject to EU rules and regulations, meaning that EU trademarks no longer have legal effect in the United Kingdom. EU trademarks that were registered as at 31 December 2020 have, however, been cloned onto the UK register, generating comparable UK marks that are fully enforceable in ...