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Feb 24, 2011
Miriam Hölscher, S.M.D. Markeur, Germany

Community Trademarks: Positive Trend in 2010


Miriam Hölscher, S.M.D. Markeur, GermanyDuring recent years, an ongoing trend towards European Community Trademarks (CTM) could be noted. A further significant increase in CTM filings could be seen in 2010. More and more companies seek to protect their trademarks throughout the European Union. Trademark holders appear again to be expecting a more friendly business climate. Most of the top applicants showed strong growth rates. The most significant growth was recorded in the electronics industry and in the pharmaceutical industry. The outperformer of the year was a consumer goods producer. read more