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15 May 2025NewsPharmaMarisa Woutersen

Novartis tops Big Pharma in global trademark portfolios

Trademark activity surged across major markets in 2024 | Swiss pharma ranks among top foreign portfolios in US, UK and EU | Mainland China is largest filer worldwide despite dip in applications | Several major life sciences companies held strong US trademark portfolios.

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