2021 IP Hall of Fame nominations open; USPTO reflects on future of designs; Philip Morris prevails in Korea – 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 Mr Potato Head going gender neutral, Beyond Meat signing new licensing deals, Pink Lady owner defending its trademark, and much more. Coverage this time from Trevor Little (TL), Bridget Diakun (BD), Jonathan Walfisz (JW) and Tim Lince (TJL). Market radar: IAM opens search for 2021’s inductees into the IP Hall of Fame – IAM has announced that the annual search to identify outstanding individuals to induct into the IP Hall of Fame is underway. Established in 2006, the IP Hall of Fame honours individuals – living or dead – who have had a major and positive impact on the IP landscape, whether as a corporate executive, dealmaker, lawyer, academic, policy maker, administrator, or in any other capacity. Nominations can be made here until 14 April. Once the nomination window closes, all valid nominations will be sent (anonymously) to the IP Hall of Fame Academy, whose members – composed of past inductees and celebrated IP thought-leaders – will vote on which of the nominees to induct this year. Additionally, the IAM team has announced that 2021 will see the launch of a new annual award. Named after one of the IP Hall of Fame’s greatest supporters, who sadly passed away last year, the