Everything we covered on WTR over the past seven days, and all you need to know from the world of trademarks to set yourself up for the start of another busy week.
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Monday 27 November
Exotec explains how embedding intellectual property into the core of its business model led to the creation of France’s first industrial unicorn.
We outline the best solutions for brand protection at the South Korean border.
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Tuesday 28 November
The USPTO issues a scathing show-cause order against a Chinese entity accused of fraudulent filing activity, which could lead to the termination of over 50,000 applications.
FIFA releases its IP guidelines for the 2026 World Cup, Meta and Christian Louboutin file a joint lawsuit, domain infringement targets Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot, and more.
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Wednesday 29 November
The USPTO launches its new trademark search system and the Austrian Patent Office welcomes its new president, in this week’s IP office updates.
Experts outline what the new mediation law means for IP disputes in India.
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Thursday 30 November
South African trademark filings show increasing foreign interest and an unusual top filer.
We head to Ecuador to provide anti-counterfeiting insights from the customs frontline.
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Friday 1 December
US district court data reveals the likelihood of settlement in the New York Southern District, with an unexpected top asserting party.
The United Kingdom establishes an online fraud charter, AI copyright infringement cases rise, an IP series airs on Hong Kong TV, and more.
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Saturday 2 December
Admin fees and a hybrid legislative approach could help to incentivise IP mediation, argues this week’s opinion column.
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