All Intellectual property articles
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ArticleA minefield for legal disputes? Model names on websites
Does your online store conform to trademark rules? Our legal expert shares a cautionary tale.
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Infographics & DataThe most faked sneaker models
One brand dominates, but with which iconic line? Our infographic shows the RRP, counterfeit price and resale value of the 10 most counterfeited sneakers.
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News briefsAmazon releases Brand Protection Report
Amazon has released its third annual Brand Protection Report to highlight its own progress in four key areas: controls to protect its store; tools to protect brands; holding bad actors accountable; and protecting and educating customers. Of particular note for sporting goods companies, Amazon reports expanded brand protection tools for ...
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ArticleEtsy accused of 'knowingly' allowing sales of counterfeit product
In a report published on Feb. 16, 2023, online stock commentary website Citron Research claims to have exposed the “dirty secrets” of Etsy, the New York-based online marketplace for buying and selling handmade and other products, founded in 2005, and its failure to shut down the sale of counterfeit goods, ...
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News briefsWFSGI announces a new webinar with IP specialists
The WFSGI has announced a new webinar, “Protect your brand online.” The event is in partnership with online brand protection and IP infringement specialists, Corsearch. The “Protect your brand online: What’s new in 2023 and what is next?” webinar is in response to the rapid growth in e-commerce and digital ...
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WTO report examines IP in light of Covid
The Covid-19 pandemic has led national and regional intellectual property (IP) offices to expedite certain procedures relating to the use of patented devices and copyrighted materials. The Secretariat of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has published a paper sketching the background of its fundamental IP deal – the WTO Agreement ...
