Data Analysis

WTR Brand Elite analysis: May 2023

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The WTR Brand Elite dropped one point through May, as major stock indices returned mixed results. Tech brands performed strongly, with a suite of new AI-powered Alexa devices giving Amazon a notable boost.

22 June 2023

Register Tracker Latin America: January-April 2023

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Inbound filings at the Mexican and Brazilian trademark offices rose at the start of 2023, despite declining elsewhere in Latin America, WTR analysis uncovers.

19 June 2023

EU IP industry faces uphill battle convincing consumers not to buy fakes

A new EUIPO survey warns that despite increasing awareness of the dangers of counterfeiting, one in three consumers will still purchase fake goods if the price is right.

13 June 2023

Register Tracker Asia-Pacific: January-April 2023

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Foreign filings at the Chinese trademark office have more than doubled since the end of last year, Fovea IP data shows.

12 June 2023

Budgets down, bills up, but law firms have an opportunity to strengthen client relationships

While many companies are grappling with stagnant budgets, half of law firms have increased trademark work rates, WTR research reveals. Our Saturday opinion considers the implications.

10 June 2023

Register Tracker Europe and North America: January-April 2023

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UK applicants filed 10% more trademark applications abroad in the first four months of 2023 than they did at the end of last year, Fovea IP data shows.

08 June 2023

Companies are at risk for ignoring mental health concerns

WTR’s benchmarking survey reveals that mental health remains a major concern for corporate teams, and companies need to act fast.

03 June 2023

Delhi High Court IP Division reveals progress after first year in action

The IPD’s first annual report shows that a third of cases received from the abolished IPAB have been disposed of, potentially serving as a blueprint for similar divisions in other jurisdictions.

30 May 2023

WTR Brand Elite analysis: April 2023

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The WTR Brand Elite rose a single point through April, taking it to its highest value level in just over a year.

29 May 2023

Alibaba annual report reveals drop in offline enforcement, but spike in arrests

Alibaba's 2022 IP protection report outlines efforts to protect IP rights over the past year, with a notable decrease in offline actions.

02 May 2023

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