IBM (IBM) and Coca-Cola (KO) Retains Top Brand Positions.

Coca Cola, (NYSE: KO) the soft-drink maker retains its Brand recognition around the world since 2000. Coca-Cola's brand value rose 3 percent in 2009 to $68.73B.
IBM's (NYSE: IBM) value gained 2 percent to $60.21B. The company which sells computer servers, software and technical services to businesses received more than 4,000 U.S. patents during the period.