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AI is lowering the “barriers to legitimacy” for cyber criminals while the number of digital channels that organisations use for online business operations keeps expanding.

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.

Newly appointed NRF general counsel looks to unite brands, marketplaces and retailers against increasingly organised infringement.

Trademark owners in Greece can use urgent injunctions, civil litigation, customs seizures and criminal complaints to stop infringement and counterfeit trade. The framework combines national law, EU regulations and unfair competition rules, with important jurisdictional changes shifting key validity and revocation disputes to civil courts. Brand owners should prepare precise evid...

Trademark litigation is a powerful enforcement tool, but brand owners should treat it as a strategic business decision rather than a reflexive last resort. Before suing, they must test whether legal remedies align with commercial goals, weigh cost, disclosure, evidentiary and reputational risks, and consider jurisdictional pitfalls. Non-judicial options may offer faster, cheaper...