A new report by Thompson Compumark provides some valuable insight into the world of trademarks. The news isn’t all good: while the number of trademarks is increasing, trademark infringement is also on the rise. When you read between the lines, however, the report suggests that there are ways to stay ahead of the competition and to minimize the risk of conflict. The report, titled “The trademark ecosystem”, was drawn from a survey the views of 351 trademark professionals across five countries, including in-house and outside counsel, as well as from other data sources and news reports. The first key point…
