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26 August 2025Insurance

WTW highlights sharp rise in IP disputes and insurance uptake

The value of intangible assets – ranging from patents and trademarks to proprietary data – has reached an all-time high, with the world’s largest companies holding $79.4 trillion in such assets in 2024, a 28% rise year-on-year.

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