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.

The Long Read

To litigate or not to litigate?  Simmons & Simmons representatives offer the ultimate guide to multi-jurisdictional cases.

Monday 12 December

Decentralised social network Mastodon sees concerning examples of brand impersonation. We outline everything you need to know when it comes to protection.

Contrasting Trademark Office and court decisions on the same case highlight the need for clarification on what constitutes bad faith in Turkey.

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Tuesday 13 December

The UK Intellectual Property Office appoints a new CEO, Twitter adds brand verification, adidas sues over 80 counterfeit websites, and more.

IP practitioners paint a mixed picture of DEI support in an exclusive WTR survey.

The US Federal Trade Commission is positioned to become an NFT dispute battleground, an IP expert warns.

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Wednesday 14 December

A local practitioner reveals five counterfeit hotspots that should be on your radar in Paraguay.

IP law firm culture is at odds with mental health support, our DEI survey discovers.

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Thursday 15 December

ICANN issues its long-awaited Operation Design Assessment and the US government seizes 55 domain names live streaming World Cup games, among other domain updates.

IP practitioners call for clearer policies and increased training to improve DEI in industry.

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Friday 16 December

The USPTO launches its Virtual Assistant, WIPO seeks Madrid feedback and Rouse acquires Valea AB, among other news.

The UK Intellectual Property Office expands on ongoing anti-counterfeiting efforts during the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

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WTR Special Report: Brand Protection 2027

Our Q3 Special Report provides a glimpse into the future of the trademark industry.