Organisation: Deutsche Telekom

“It is rare for Google to be the plaintiff in a trademark litigation”: exclusive interview with the tech giant’s director of trademarks

Annabelle DanielVarda, legal director, trademarks at Google, provides the inside track on the company’s brand protection efforts.

19 June 2018

Telecom brands experience fall in filings and values as industry approaches tipping point: exclusive data analysis

In this week’s industry data report, we dig into the telecommunications sector, providing an overview on the industry, revealing the trademark filing trends of telecom carriers, and exploring the fluctuations in brand value.

27 April 2018

America first... for now: how Chinese and European brands are closing the gap

Exclusive analysis reveals why major US brands are feeling the pressure of increased competition in the global marketplace – and how they can fight back.

13 February 2018

Google (and China) rising, while Apple takes a fall

There has been a shake-up at the top of the Brand Finance annual Global 500 report, with Google knocking Apple from its perch after five years at the top. But it is Chinese brands which saw the most growth in 2016

01 March 2017

Apple no longer top of the tree; Google named world’s most valuable brand

The latest version of the Brand Finance Global 500, which identifies and ranks the world’s most valuable brands, has seen Google take the number one spot, with Apple dropping to second place after a five-year stint at the top. Despite a substantial jump in its brand value, Amazon.com remains in third place.

01 February 2017

Internet & Telecommunications Team of the Year: Verizon Communications

01 July 2016

WTR Industry Awards 2016: the shortlist revealed

The <em>WTR</em> Industry Awards 2016 – to be presented at an exclusive ceremony at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, timed to coincide with the 138th International Trademark Association annual meeting – honour leading trademark teams and individuals across a range of sectors. We reveal the shortlist

29 April 2016

The world’s most valuable brands in 2016

While some sceptics still question the point of brand valuations – given that different valuers arrive at significantly different amounts – understanding the methodologies used demonstrates that brand value is a crucial indicator of overall corporate value, now more than ever

01 March 2016

Monster Energy Company heads trademark bullies top 10, but list is not all it seems

Web-based filing company Trademarkia.com has announced its annual trademark bullies and victims lists for 2014. While Monster Energy Company was named the biggest bully, it’s important that the list is approached critically.

27 May 2015

BPO rejects opposition by Deutsche Telekom based on magenta colour mark

The Disputes Department of the Patent Office has rejected an opposition by Deutsche Telekom AG against an application for the figurative mark GLOBAL NET SOLUTIONS, filed by a Bulgarian competitor. Among other things, the Disputes Department found that the application contained the colours red and blue on a white background, while Deutsche Telekom’s earlier mark was described as 'magenta'.

08 April 2015

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