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Articles by Tim Lince
Trademark disputes expected to rise as just 10% of corporate counsel take offensive litigation approach
4 min read | | With online counterfeiting and influencer dupes among the leading concerns, a new study raises questions about how companies can effectively enforce their trademark rights while managing litigation costs. Register for free to receive our newsletter, view leading trademark professionals in WTR 1000 and leading copyright professionals in Copyright 1000, and gain limited access to subscriber content.
Nokia and Meta trademark filings soar as L’Oréal decline continues
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Trademark owners win 85% of TRO decisions in Northern Illinois, but judge assignment can dramatically change the odds
6 min read | | Rights holders pursuing cases at the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois have enjoyed some of the country's highest success rates when seeking injunctive relief, but data reveals how outcomes vary significantly depending on which judge is assigned. Register for free to receive our newsletter, view leading trademark professionals in WTR 1000 and leading copyright professionals in Copyright 1000, and gain limited access to subscriber content.
Northern Illinois trademark cases approach record-breaking level as Schedule A machine accelerates
4 min read | | Credit: shutterstock.com/Rudy Balasko Exclusive Docket Navigator data reveals that the Northern District of Illinois handled 1,783 trademark disputes in 2025, up 55% in a single year – and is on track to surpass that figure by the end of this year. Register for free to receive our newsletter, view leading trademark professionals in WTR 1000 and leading copyright professionals in Copyright 1000, and gain limited access to subscriber content.
AI study finds “systematic inconsistency” in USPTO logo examination
5 min read | | A new study has found that a refused logo may be further away from a cited registration than hundreds of designs that the USPTO has already allowed onto the register, creating lessons for clearance and prosecution strategies. Register for free to receive our newsletter, view leading trademark professionals in WTR 1000 and leading copyright professionals in Copyright 1000, and gain limited access to subscriber content.
Adeia leads active patent buyers as 1,600 assets change hands in Q2
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4 min read | | The US District Court for the Southern District of Florida has become one of the busiest venues for US trademark litigation, with case volumes more than doubling since 2020 and a rapidly changing cast of high-volume plaintiffs. Register for free to receive our newsletter, view leading trademark professionals in WTR 1000 and leading copyright professionals in Copyright 1000, and gain limited access to subscriber content.
SDNY trademark data reveals stark judge-by-judge divide on emergency relief outcomes
5 min read | | Exclusive data shows trademark owners seeking emergency relief in the Southern District of New York generally outperform national averages on TRO applications. However, significant differences between judges could have important strategic implications for litigants. Register for free to receive our newsletter, view leading trademark professionals in WTR 1000 and leading copyright professionals in Copyright 1000, and gain limited access to subscriber content.
China design filings retreat from peak as Vietnam hits new high
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Exclusive data shows trademark owners face higher hurdle for emergency relief in Central California
Shutterstock/Grindstone Media Group Rights holders seeking TROs and preliminary injunctions face significantly lower success rates at the CDCA than in other major US trademark courts. Register for free to receive our newsletter, view leading trademark professionals in WTR 1000 and gain limited access to subscriber content. Register now Get news, unique commentary, expert analysis and essential resources from the WTR experts. Subscribe now Related
Exclusive data shows trademark owners face higher hurdle for emergency relief in Central California
4 min read | | Shutterstock/Grindstone Media Group Rights holders seeking TROs and preliminary injunctions face significantly lower success rates at the CDCA than in other major US trademark courts. Register for free to receive our newsletter, view leading trademark professionals in WTR 1000 and gain limited access to subscriber content. Register now Get news, unique commentary, expert analysis and essential resources from the WTR experts.
Central California bucks national trends as counterfeiting claims fall by more than 50%
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Europe’s design filings retreat as footwear protection tumbles and unusual applicants emerge
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Reports of Mulebuy raid signal China’s shopping agent ecosystem shifts again
5 min read | | Community reports of a police raid on the Chinese shopping agent Mulebuy have sent users scrambling for alternatives, in the latest demonstration of the vulnerability of the ecosystem. Register for free to receive our newsletter, view leading trademark professionals in WTR 1000 and gain limited access to subscriber content. Register now Get news, unique commentary, expert analysis and essential resources from the WTR experts.
Brand strength pays: WTR Brand Elite ends eight-year run ahead of almost every major stock index
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Hyundai leads, K-pop surges and one digital platform dominates South Korea trademark rankings
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US filings hit new high as Mexico retakes second place in Americas trademark rankings
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EUIPO retakes European filing crown as trademark applications hit new quarterly high
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Pharma dominates as new names storm India’s trademark filing rankings
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US trademark litigation: H1 2026
The latest district court data reveals that expanding trademark caseloads are becoming increasingly concentrated around one enforcement model, one court and a relatively small group of specialist law firms. Register for free to receive our newsletter, view leading trademark professionals in WTR 1000 and gain limited access to subscriber content. Register now Get news, unique commentary, expert analysis and essential resources from the WTR experts. Subscribe now Related
Beyond the logo: HDMI’s strategy for protecting a global licensing ecosystem
5 min read | | Fidus Law Chambers presents the WTR Industry Award to HDMI LA HDMI Licensing Administrator's award-winning team explains how it tackles lookalike products, prevents genericism and converts infringers into licensed partners. Register for free to receive our newsletter, view leading trademark professionals in WTR 1000 and gain limited access to subscriber content. Register now Get news, unique commentary, expert analysis and essential resources from the WTR experts.
Toyota surges, Nintendo dominates, notorious filer fades: shifts in Japan’s trademark filing market
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The judges shaping US trademark law: busiest dockets surge 51% in a year
4 min read | | Exclusive WTR research shows that trademark disputes are increasingly being assigned to a small group of Chicago judges, with caseloads rising sharply in 2025 and far outpacing other key venues such as Southern Florida and Central California. Register for free to receive our newsletter, view leading trademark professionals in WTR 1000 and gain limited access to subscriber content. Register now Get news, unique commentary, expert analysis and essential resources from the WTR experts.
Protecting trust onchain: how Circle’s lean IP team safeguards a global financial brand
4 min read | | Day Pitney presents the WTR Industry Award to Circle Circle was the first dedicated online financial services company to win the WTR Financial & Professional Services Team of the Year Award. Register for free to receive our newsletter, view leading trademark professionals in WTR 1000 and gain limited access to subscriber content. Register now Get news, unique commentary, expert analysis and essential resources from the WTR experts.
A claim is not a credential: Made in Britain steps up protection of official manufacturing mark
5 min read | | In an exclusive interview with WTR, Made in Britain executive director Simon Boyd reveals how the organisation verifies British manufacturing claims and monitors misuse of its collective trademark. Register for free to receive our newsletter, view leading trademark professionals in WTR 1000 and gain limited access to subscriber content. Register now Get news, unique commentary, expert analysis and essential resources from the WTR experts.
Entertainment brands at scale: how NBCUniversal’s IP team balances growth, content and enforcement
4 min read | | Gibson Dunn presents the WTR Industry Award to NBCUniversal The head of NBCUniversal's award-winning IP team reveals how the group has supported major film releases, theme park expansion, digital enforcement and a complex corporate spin-off. Register for free to receive our newsletter, view leading trademark professionals in WTR 1000 and gain limited access to subscriber content. Register now Get news, unique commentary, expert analysis and essential resources from the WTR experts.
Premier League rivals kick off wave of US Schedule A counterfeit suits
5 min read | | Two of the world’s biggest football clubs, Liverpool and Manchester United, have quietly become among the most active sporting plaintiffs in US trademark litigation. Register for free to receive our newsletter, view leading trademark professionals in WTR 1000 and gain limited access to subscriber content. Register now Get news, unique commentary, expert analysis and essential resources from the WTR experts.
Toyota drives further ahead as Japan’s patent filing giants continue to put the brakes on
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Influencer trademark litigation continues to rise
5 min read | | Exclusive H1 2026 docket analysis reveals that influencers now account for one in five frequent US trademark plaintiffs. Register for free to receive our newsletter, view leading trademark professionals in WTR 1000 and gain limited access to subscriber content. Register now Get news, unique commentary, expert analysis and essential resources from the WTR experts.
US trademark litigation heads for another record as Schedule A share breaks 40%
6 min read | | The latest district court data reveals that expanding trademark caseloads are becoming increasingly concentrated around one enforcement model, one court and a relatively small group of specialist law firms. Register for free to receive our newsletter, view leading trademark professionals in WTR 1000 and gain limited access to subscriber content. Register now Get news, unique commentary, expert analysis and essential resources from the WTR experts.
Starbucks filing spree steals spotlight as China dominates brand activity
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ZORA cancellation; A24 Backrooms backlash; Fender notice to Yamaha – news digest
7 min read | | Five bite-sized IP updates from the week, also featuring Epidemic Sound's latest loss to Meta, and senior IP lawyers protesting changes to Delhi High Court jurisdiction. Register for free to receive our newsletter, view leading trademark professionals in WTR 1000 and gain limited access to subscriber content. Register now Get news, unique commentary, expert analysis and essential resources from the WTR experts.
Samsung extends Korea patent lead as battery boom, AI reshape South Korea's innovation landscape
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South Korean filings accelerate as APAC trademark activity settles after turbulent period
6 min read | | Trademark filing activity across five Asia-Pacific jurisdictions remained broadly stable in Q1 2026, with South Korea providing the clearest sign of growth. Register for free to receive our newsletter, view leading trademark professionals in WTR 1000 and gain limited access to subscriber content. Register now Get news, unique commentary, expert analysis and essential resources from the WTR experts.
Fendi’s US enforcement machine shifts into overdrive
5 min read | | WTR data analysis reveals that most of the luxury brand’s trademark litigation has been filed in the past year-and-a-half, with high-volume anti-counterfeiting actions driving a major shift in enforcement strategy. Register for free to receive our newsletter, view leading trademark professionals in WTR 1000 and gain limited access to subscriber content. Register now Get news, unique commentary, expert analysis and essential resources from the WTR experts.
Huawei widens lead as China's patent filing focus shifts to AI, EVs and advanced manufacturing
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UK extends lead over EUIPO as European trademark filings remain buoyant
8 min read | | Filing data shows that the UKIPO has not only retained, but widened, the recent lead it established over the EUIPO. Register for free to receive our newsletter, view leading trademark professionals in WTR 1000 and gain limited access to subscriber content. Register now Get news, unique commentary, expert analysis and essential resources from the WTR experts.
Tanzania bill could reopen ARIPO trademark route after landmark court ruling
4 min read | | A Tanzanian practitioner has described the proposed legislation as an “elegant” fix that could restore legal certainty for international brand owners. Register for free to receive our newsletter, view leading trademark professionals in WTR 1000 and gain limited access to subscriber content. Register now Get news, unique commentary, expert analysis and essential resources from the WTR experts.
European Patent Office (EPO) Series: Effective Dispute Resolution… But Not For EPO Staff
European Patent Office (EPO) Series: Effective Dispute Resolution… But Not For EPO Staff posted by Roy Schestowitz on Jul 06, 2026 Part 27 Campinos addressing the UPC love-in in Ljubljana on 2nd June 2026 Readers of Techrights might recall that for a short time at the start of the EPO's "Battistelli Era", Slovenia fielded one of the few Administrative Council delegations which managed to maintain its own independent line against the tyrannical EPOnian "Sun King".
US Supreme Court to hear PepsiCo dispute; Gilead’s default $67 million counterfeit win – news digest
6 min read | | Shutterstock/Keith Homan, ChatGPT Five bite-sized IP updates from the week, also featuring Eminem’s SWIM SHADY loss, the Backstreet Boys’ sound mark against deepfakes, and an INTA report on AI-powered examinations. Register for free for limited access Register for free to receive our newsletter, view leading trademark professionals in WTR 1000 and gain limited access to subscriber content.
Saudi Arabia pilots digital border enforcement; Sudan ends flexibility on late renewals – IP office update
3 min read | | Our latest round-up also see the EUIPO unveil its 2026 guidelines for trademark and design examination. Register for free for limited access Register for free to receive our newsletter, view leading trademark professionals in WTR 1000 and gain limited access to subscriber content. Register now Subscribe to unlock unlimited access Get news, unique commentary, expert analysis and essential resources from the WTR experts. Subscribe now Already have access?
GODFATHER whisky dispute; Temu-MF Doom settlement; Pizza Hut sale – news digest
8 min read | | Seven bite-sized IP updates from the week, also featuring a dispute between a podcast host and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Apple’s APPLE CINEMA settlement, and more. Register for free for limited access Register for free to receive our newsletter, view leading trademark professionals in WTR 1000 and gain limited access to subscriber content.
Brexit’s trademark legacy: more cost, more complexity and growing UK-EU divergence
6 min read | | A decade after the referendum, practitioners say Brexit has increased portfolio complexity, costs and enforcement challenges, while opening the door to UK-specific filings, disputes and divergence from the EU. Register for free for limited access Register for free to receive our newsletter, view leading trademark professionals in WTR 1000 and gain limited access to subscriber content.
EUIPO, IMPI FIFA World Cup action; MOIP’s new publicity rights council – IP office update
6 min read | | Our latest round-up also covers Australia’s updated Trade Marks Manual and the end of a long-running IP agreement between Belarus and Ukraine. Register for free for limited access Register for free to receive our newsletter, view leading trademark professionals in WTR 1000 and gain limited access to subscriber content. Register now Subscribe to unlock unlimited access Get news, unique commentary, expert analysis and essential resources from the WTR experts.
SpaceX brand protection: the trademark activity of a trillion-dollar company
6 min read | | SpaceX’s high profile IPO has turned one of the world’s most closely watched private companies into a new test case for modern brand protection, WTR can reveal. Register for free for limited access Register for free to receive our newsletter, view leading trademark professionals in WTR 1000 and gain limited access to subscriber content. Register now Subscribe to unlock unlimited access Get news, unique commentary, expert analysis and essential resources from the WTR experts.
Colombia’s political reset: what a new administration could mean for trademark owners
4 min read | | Experts tell WTR that Abelardo de la Espriella’s election victory will lead to changes at the Colombian IP office and could have a major impact on brand protection in the country. Register for free for limited access Register for free to receive our newsletter, view leading trademark professionals in WTR 1000 and gain limited access to subscriber content.
SpaceX telecoms mark; major publishers against WeLib; Asia UDRP complaints up 50% – news digest
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