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What Texas’s economic boom means for trademark litigation

The four Texan district courts may see surging trademark case numbers as the state attracts more business.

23 February 2024

Who said that? AI translation could be a game changer for small firms, it just needs the investment

Smaller law firms stand to benefit the most from AI translation tools, but the current technology may not be worth the risk, argues this week’s Saturday opinion column.

29 July 2023

The brand risks of corporate political donations: what trademark practitioners need to know

A recent report urges companies to halt political spending to “minimise the risk of blowback”, which can include significant harm to brand reputation. 

19 October 2022

Why the brand bubble could be about to burst

With over 20 years’ experience assessing the value of intangible assets worldwide, Brand Finance’s David Haigh warns that slow growth and an international crisis could mean that brands are on the brink of a global crash.

06 April 2020

Sunrise registrations in ‘.app’ TLD soar, but some major brands remain on the sidelines

​​​​​​​Google’s ‘.app' TLD exited sunrise yesterday, with registrations powering past the 3,000 mark. While a majority of the world’s most valuable brands have registered their names in the string, a number of international powerhouses appear to have chosen not to.

02 May 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

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

ICM Registry steps up awareness campaign as new adult string launches

ICM Registry’s ‘.sex’ string has opened for sunrise, with the company stepping up its outreach to trademark counsel and the Trademark Clearinghouse predicting an uptick in trademark submissions.

01 September 2015

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