Data Analysis

Counterfeit arrests up ten-fold as Europol actions lead to a boom in seizures

Surges in almost all measures show how enforcement bodies’ efforts are succeeding, and highlight the interconnected nature of counterfeiting and organised crime.

04 September 2024

Cases against online infringers have revolutionised US trademark litigation

Schedule A filings surge and more active enforcers have vastly altered the trademark landscape at US federal courts.

30 August 2024

Revealed: this year’s Asia-Pacific Trademark 50

We examine the companies protecting trademarks en masse in Australia, China, India, Japan and South Korea – revealing both the largest trademark portfolio owners and the most active filers of the past year.

29 August 2024

Apple continues upwards momentum after AI unveiling: WTR Brand Elite analysis

The WTR Brand Elite indices fell three points across June and July, mirroring a mixed period on the stock markets. 

29 August 2024

NVIDIA brand value more than doubles as Apple exceeds half-a-trillion dollars

The AI boom has seen NVIDIA’s brand value increase 163%, making it the fastest-growing tech brand of the past year, while Apple reclaims its title at the top of the pile.

22 August 2024

Inside the IOC’s PARIS 2024 portfolio: from the Phryges mascot to priority marks 

As this year’s Summer Olympic Games draws to a close, we analyse the International Olympic Committee’s trademark portfolio for Paris 2024.  

12 August 2024

EUIPO trends and top filers: 2023/24

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Aldi and WWE have dramatically increased their trademark filing activity at the EUIPO, while Nike and Rieker Schuh lead the way for registered Community designs.

02 August 2024

How The New York Times is protecting its IP in the digital age, from WORDLE rivals to popular AI tools

Trademark filing data and opposition records show that The New York Times has been working hard to establish and maintain its association with WORDLE, while also taking on major AI developers.

26 July 2024

Pendency increases at Taiwan IP Office despite continued drop in applications

TIPO's annual report promises to improve efficiency and examination quality despite limited resources and growing pendency.

18 July 2024

Esports: who are the biggest brands and where are they filing?

Data analysis reveals that individual esports games and teams have different approaches to trademark protection, with particular standout filers.

15 July 2024

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