Organisation: General Motors

Litigation data analysis reveals which of the biggest US car makers have increased domestic enforcement activity in the past two years – and to what success.

19 July 2024

The decision to apply a new, flexible standard to design patent obviousness could open design patents to more validity challenges, result in inconsistent rulings and benefit counterfeiters and aftermarket companies, attorneys warn.

29 May 2024

A rejected Porsche mark hints to alternative trademark routes for electric vehicle brands.

18 September 2023

We scrutinise the data to reveal the 50 companies with the largest portfolios in five major jurisdictions.

13 July 2023

Data analysis reveals stark differences – and some similarities – in trademark filing activity at the world’s biggest electric vehicle makers.

11 July 2023

The high profile legal dispute is a reminder that all brands must prepare for the fallout of being targeted by a person with a massive fan base that will passionately defend their idol.

06 August 2022

Featured in Stock market performance

The WTR Brand Elite project tracks how a defined set of brand-focused companies with industry-leading trademark teams perform against stock market indices

28 October 2021

During the comment period for the 2021 Notorious Markets List, calls have been made for US online marketplaces and social media platforms like Amazon and Facebook to be included. 

14 October 2021

Featured in Special Report 2021 Q3: Managing the brand balance sheet

The WTR Brand Elite project follows the stock performance of brand-focused companies, shedding light on possible links between brand innovation and investment, and financial success.

30 September 2021

Everything we covered on WTR over the past seven days – and all you need to know from the world of trademarks to set yourself up for the start of another busy week.

26 September 2021