Nicholas Holmes of Caldwell discusses the importance of filing for protection quickly in the world of social media due to the speed at which trends can become popular and the risk this runs for content creators when trademark applications are reviewed on a “first to file” basis by the USPTO.

Bo Li, Director of the Domestic Trademark Department of CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office, examines the complexities of trademark cancellation litigation in China, highlighting the author’s decision to appeal a specific determination, and emphasizes the importance of formally voicing dissatisfaction with all aspects of a ruling to preserve the right to appeal.

Pravin Anand and Vaishali Mittal of Anand and Anand details the recent legal dispute between Asian News International and OpenAI, examining whether using publicly available data to train large language models constitutes copyright infringement.

Alonso Camargo and Diego Ballesteros of OLIVARES detail the requirements of Mexican registrations derived from International Registrations when filing a declaration of actual use, identifying the problems with the process, and examining how successful the introduction of the Federal Law for the Protection of Industrial Property (FLPIP) has been in fixing these issues.

Dr. Tomasz Gawliczek of JWP Patent & Trademark Attorneys highlights key considerations for crafting a trademark and design protection strategy in the gaming industry. Drawing on past lessons, he discusses essential factors to keep in mind and offers insights on how upcoming legal changes could be leveraged to strengthen IP strategies in this sector.

Michelle Ciotola of Cantor Colburn explores the rise of “dupe culture” and the role social media plays in marketing dupe products, providing strategies for brand owners to protect their intellectual property in this space.

Dr. Alexey Vakhnin of Vakhnina and Partners summarizes the current state of IP in Russia amidst geopolitical turbulence, highlighting the growth in Russian trademark filings.

Max Vern of Amster, Rothstein & Ebenstein LLP discusses the rule of ‘presumption against extraterritoriality’ in relation to intellectual property law, specifically trademarks, and how the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Abitron Austria GmbH et al. v. Hetronic International, Inc. has provided guidance on the extraterritorial application of the Lanham Act.

Kazutaka Otsuka of Asamura IP delves into the regulations and practices surrounding non-use cancellation trials, outlining eligibility, evidence, and recent precedent decisions.

Irene Kyriakides, Niovi Plemmenou and Terpsithea Papanikolaou of Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm discuss the complexities and challenges faced by multinational corporations in navigating Greece’s trademark system, highlighting the need for further alignment with EU laws and improved judicial performance to enhance investment and trademark protection in the country.

Giovanni Orsoni of Dennemeyer & Associates, Italy, identifies the complexities surrounding faded corporate identities and revitalization, weighing up the benefits and risks of reviving legacy brands.

Amanda Hyland of Buchalter examines the Fantasia Dist. Inc., v. Myle Vape Inc. et al., case which provides a framework for a successful cancellation based on genericism, offering considerations that mark holders and mark challengers should make in cases involving a potentially generic mark.

Diane Silve, Director & Senior Trademark Counsel at Mondelez International, shares insights on fostering a positive and productive team culture through the lens of happiness and collaboration.