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Global decrease in trademark filings, WIPO reports, but continued rise in patents
IP filings have “braved” the pandemic, but WIPO director general warns of geopolitical instability and an uncertain economic outlook
‘We have to be as creative as counterfeiters’ – seven takeaways from the Anti-Counterfeiting World Law Summit
Delegates heard lively debate on how to tackle counterfeiters who are creative, resilient and constantly evolving
EPO not consulted on standard essential patent reform, says president
António Campinos says European Commission’s proposed changes are “ill-suited” to achieving stated goals
TikTok’s Oliver Walsh joins Rouse’s IP enforcement team
Rouse beefs up its intellectual property enforcement team with two new appointments in response to client need amid the changing anti-counterfeiting landscape
João Negrão takes the helm as the new EUIPO executive director
Portuguese national and former EUIPO Boards of Appeal president began his new role on 1 October
Digital piracy increases by 3.3% in 2022, says EUIPO report
For the first time in years, piracy levels rose in 2022, largely driven by TV shows, series, films and manga publications
Patent platform Avanci launches single licence as carmakers gear up for 5G connected cars
Mercedes Benz becomes first car maker to sign up to 5G connected vehicle licensing programme
Batman logo fights off trademark invalidity action at EU’s General Court
Caped crusader emerges victorious after dispute with Italian designer at Luxembourg court
Businesses must better understand their ESG obligations to employees
Employers are not fully adhering to ESG-related employment legislation and guidance, write William Fry lawyers Catherine O'Flynn and Eimear O'Leary