World’s most valuable brand; EUIPO leadership complaint; US presidential race; and much more

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.

Long Reads

A former candidate in the EUIPO leadership race voices concerns over the transparency of the selection process, following a complaint filed at the European Anti-fraud Office.

Local lawyers outline what have we learned from India’s biggest cases of 2023.

Monday 15 January

Filing data analysis reveals what Peloton could have in store for its rebrand.

Rouse’s trademark team in Indonesia examines trends in oppositions filed in 2023.

We outline recent difficulties in proving genuine use of an EU trademark.

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Tuesday 16 January

We head to Bolivia in the next instalment of our series on brand protection at borders worldwide.

Uniqlo sues Shein, registration opens for the 2024 INTA Annual Meeting, the Thomas Cook brand is sold, and more.

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Wednesday 17 January

Apple smashes records to exceed half a trillion dollars in brand value, reclaiming its title as the world’s most valuable brand.

Brazilian trademark filings rise, Taiwan issues a fraud warning, the Spanish IP Office ditches fax, and more, in this week’s IP office updates.

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Thursday 18 January

The European Union loses €16 billion a year to fake clothing, cosmetics and toys, a new EUIPO report finds.

Trademarkia’s founder issues a “wake-up call” about AI and the future of the trademark profession.

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Friday 19 January

The commissioner of the Korean Intellectual Property Office resigns to run in the country’s general election.

US presidential candidate Nikki Haley faces trademark issues in the United States and China.

WeChat’s reputation triumphs against tough economic conditions as Chinese brands come to dominate the world’s strongest brand rankings.

Tencent’s CEO is named the world’s best brand guardian, Louis Vuitton loses a trademark dispute, Napster makes metaverse plans, and more.

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Saturday 20 January

2024 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for the EUIPO, and users must remain front of mind, argues this week’s Saturday opinion.

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