2021
Walmart takes on Kanye West; EUIPO extends presence in Africa; Crayola teams up with Build-A-Bear – news digest
Every Tuesday and Friday,
WTR presents a round-up of news, developments and insights from across the trademark sphere. In our latest round-up, we look at the USPTO seeking innovation medal nominations, the McCarthy Institute heading to Arizona, delivery apps changing the branding game, and much more. Coverage this time from Victoria Arnold (VA), Bridget Diakun (BD), Tim Lince (TJL) and Trevor Little (TL).
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McCarthy Institute heads to Arizona – The Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University has announced the addition of the McCarthy Institute and its executive director David Franklyn to the school's IP law programme. The move means that the McCarthy Institute at ASU Law will partner with other ASU units including the WP Carey School of Business and School for the Future of Innovation in Society to expand student engagement with intellectual property across disciplines. Franklyn will direct the institute in addition to his newly appointed position as ASU Law distinguished professor of practice. He said: “The McCarthy Institute will offer ASU Law students the opportunity to participate in a fellowship program and collaborate with faculty in producing scholarship and research. Opportunities such as co-authoring articles with ASU professors and affiliate scholars, and gaining internships and externships with notable technology companies, will position ASU Law students to stand out with prospective employers. Whether they want to work in a big law firm, in-house counsel at a large corporation, or with a start-up, the institute will work closely with students to help them become innovative lawyers." (