Organisation: Thomson Reuters

Canadian IP giants merge; Blockbuster bar forced to change name; Starbucks accused of trade secrets misappropriation – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at Vans settling the WAVY BABY dispute, Mark Wahlberg’s burger chain settling a trademark dispute with a burger truck, and more.

23 August 2024

Women make up roughly 57% of trademark associates, but only 37% of partners – exclusive data analysis

WTR 1000 Analytics data uncovers gender diversity trends at trademark practices in major jurisdictions, highlighting the need for further action to support female talent.

08 March 2023

Eight ways to nurture talent in a profession under pressure

Law firms are under increasing pressure to reassess traditional recruitment methods and better support individuals if they are to retain the best talent, explains Finnegan’s new chief diversity and inclusion officer.

16 March 2022

The state of the non-legal trademark services market: users have their say

The non-legal trademark services sector has experienced a series of big ticket acquisitions. World Trademark Review polled users to find out whether, against this backdrop, search, watch and trademark management service providers are meeting user needs.

23 September 2020

On a tight budget: cost-cutting tips from the trademark front line

With many legal budgets set to be cut as a result of pandemic-related economic pressures, trademark experts share advice on ways to reduce spending in the months ahead.

23 September 2020

Jones Day at the top of a shuffled pack in new Acritas US Law Firm Brand Index

Jones Day has maintained its position for the fourth year in a row. Below the number one spot, however, the 2020 Acritas US Law Firm Brand Index reveals a changing landscape.

25 March 2020

Baker McKenzie reigns supreme as world’s strongest law firm brand

Acritas has released its annual index of the world's strongest law firm brands. Once again, the top 20 list includes a number of firms with strong trademark practices, many of which feature in the WTR 1000.

22 January 2020

Baker McKenzie leads law firm brand index; cross-border focus highlighted

Market analysis from Acritas has found that the most successful law firm brands come from global firms focusing on Germany at a time when much domestic growth has stalled.

23 October 2019

The data gap: what trademark practitioners want and how service providers are adapting

An exploration of what users feel is missing from data platforms and how these service providers are evolving their tools to capitalise on Big Data.

26 February 2019

Anaqua announces new investment as private equity escalates IP sector focus

IP solutions provider Anaqua has announced that it is to receive a significant investment from European private equity firm Astorg – a move the company says will "accelerate Anaqua’s growth in the rapidly expanding IP management space".

14 February 2019