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.
Monday 24 February
David Gooder has stepped down as USPTO trademark commissioner, describing the role as the “job of a lifetime”.
Local experts outline challenges and solutions for optimal brand protection at the China border.
Tuesday 25 February
Over 48,000 trademarks are at risk as the USPTO scales up anti-fraud action with a new supplemental show-cause order.
As the UK copyright and AI consultation closes, and with a landmark AI dispute scheduled for trial later this year, questions arise as to what the future of copyright law in the United Kingdom will look like.
Ralph Lauren’s double damages win is “a significant victory for IP protection in China”, says the brand’s Asia-Pacific counsel.
Wednesday 26 February
The US Supreme Court rules that the “defendant’s profits are the defendant’s profits”, but a long-running dispute over affiliate liability is “far from over”, experts says.
In an exclusive interview, Deborah Hampton discusses her journey from young paralegal to president elect of INTA, and explains why “the door is open” for other trademark administrators to follow in her footsteps.
The Japan Patent Office promotes trademarks via a dating app simulator, India moves its IP headquarters, the UK Intellectual Property Office launches a designs survey, and more, in this week’s IP office updates.
Thursday 27 February
The Biden era ends with a trademark rebound, according to annual USPTO data.
Three years of war have seen trademark activity surge, global IP norms ignored and the trade in counterfeit goods rise in Russia.
Friday 28 February
WTR’s new monthly column tracks AI policy developments around the world, cutting through the noise and presenting the updates that IP professionals most need to know about.
Data analysis reveals that one company is responsible for over half of all US copyright complaints.
China rejects numerous DEEPSEEK applications, INTA Annual Meeting numbers reach a new milestone, brands double down on Web3, and more, in this week’s news digest.
Saturday 29 February
The EU AI Code of Practice does not address some of the “significant legal uncertainties” raised by the EU AI Act, argues this week’s opinion column.
