Harpreet Dhaliwal and Jason Chester of HGF examine the increasing prevalence of imitation products in the UK market, focusing on the legal obstacles brands encounter in safeguarding their reputation and the approaches for enforcing IP rights against unfair competition.

Moisés Castorena Katz, Junior Associate at Uhthoff, examines the Impact of AI on design trademarks considering authorship and copyright in the context of generated works.

David Kincaid and Michelle Ciotola of Cantor Colburn LLP explore the findings of the latest US Copyright Office report on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence, Part 2: Copyrightability, the legal framework governing AI-generated works, and the potential challenges and opportunities for IP practitioners.

Petter Rindforth, Managing Partner at Fenix Legal, explores the complexities and implications of geographical terms as trademarks, highlighting trademark registrations and branding efforts within the context of European IP laws.

Micheline Dessureault, Caroline Guy, and Simone Ndiaye of Therrien Couture Joli-Coeur LLP provide key updates that highlight crucial aspects trademark owners must consider, including expedited examination timelines, new expungement initiatives, and the importance of adhering to the Nice Classification for renewals.

Diana Ristic Durdevic, Managing Partner, sits down with The Trademark Lawyer to reflect on the firm’s remarkable 70-year journey of innovation and resilience in the IP field, celebrating its commitment to trust, precision, and long-term partnerships.

Stuart Fuller, Chief Commercial Officer at Com Laude, explores the transformative potential of dotBrand top-level domains ahead of the second application window, highlighting their role in brand protection, innovation, and the evolution of digital identities.

Mia Li, Partner at HongFang Law, examines the determination of unfair competition related to the use of hidden keywords, highlighting notable cases that underscore the implications for brand integrity and market fairness.

Marina Fotyakhetdinova, Trademark Attorney at Gorodissky & Partners, explains recent legislative changes that are reshaping the online advertising market, emphasizing the importance of trademark use and compliance with new regulatory requirements.

Manuel Fernandez-Stoll Zar, Attorney at Colmenares & Asociados Law Firm, explores the evolving role of domain names as crucial identifiers in the digital marketplace, examining the implications of their use in relation to trademarks.

Sasha GAO, Trademark Attorney at Beijing Sanyou Intellectual Property Agency Ltd., explores the complexities of combating trademark squatting in China, highlighting a recent case in the e-cigarette industry that illustrates the challenges and strategies involved in proving bad faith.

Yoon Barbé and Donatienne Moreau or Clarivate provide key highlights from a recent study exploring the complexities of verbal trademark similarity across different jurisdictions, highlighting how varying legal interpretations of phonetic, visual, and conceptual aspects can significantly impact brand protection strategies worldwide.

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Giovanni Visintini, Counsel at Troutman Pepper Locke, reviews the critical role and complexities of survey evidence highlighted by the recent Abbott Diabetes Care Inc v. Sinocare Inc & Ors case, showcasing how improper methodology can turn a potentially valuable asset into a significant liability.

Ranjan Narula and Mohandas Konnanath of RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys delve into the concept of secondary meaning in trademark law, highlighting its significance for descriptive marks in establishing brand identity and legal protection through consumer association.

Dr. Alexey Vakhnin and Dr. Tatiana Vakhnina of Vakhnina and Partners highlight the growing opportunities for both local and foreign applicants in the Russian market, emphasizing the increasing number of trademark filings and the strategic re-filing of well-known brands poised to return to Russia.

Miklós Sóvári, Partner at Danubia Patent and Law Office, examines the legal implications and consequences of failing to utilize a registered trademark, emphasizing the significance of the use requirement as a critical defense mechanism for trademark owners.

Li Xiaohong and Han Yajie of ZY Partners sit down with The Trademark Lawyer to explore the various legal avenues available for rights holders in China to protect their product configuration and packaging, including three-dimensional trademarks and artistic works under copyright law.

Riikka Palmos, Director of the Trademark Department at Papula-Nevinpat, explores the complexities faced by international companies in the evolving trademark landscape in Russia, highlighting recent developments, the rise of local trademark squatting, and the legal hurdles foreign rights holders face amid ongoing sanctions.

Michele Ferrante, Founder and Managing Partner of Ferrante IP, explores the challenges and recent reforms in China’s trademark registration system, focusing on the rampant issue of bad faith trademark squatting and its implications for businesses operating in the region.

Nermien Al-Ali, CEO and Founder of NAL Group Intellectual Property, reviews the IP landscape in Saudi Arabia as, despite significant legal and institutional progress, challenges in enforcement and implementation persist.

Evelyn Roboredo, partner at Vaz e Dias Advogados & Associados, investigates the implications of the BRPTO’s exclusion of the “sale of products” from Class 35 of the Nice Classification, highlighting the distinction between sales and resale activities and their impact on trademark registration practices in Brazil.