Germany vs South Korea: Trademark applications, resident, by count
Trademark applications, resident, by count over time
- Germany
- South Korea
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 265,457 against 207,784 in Germany, a difference of 57,673.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.3 times Germany's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2004 it was Germany ahead.
Germany ranks 11th and South Korea ranks 8th of 147 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Germany averaged higher in 2 and South Korea in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 205,290 | 135,415 | 69,875 | Germany |
| 2010s | 189,544 | 171,885 | 17,659 | Germany |
| 2020s | 221,932 | 273,503 | 51,571 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher trademark applications, resident, by count, Germany or South Korea?
- South Korea, at 265,457 against 207,784 in Germany as of 2024.
- What is the difference in trademark applications, resident, by count between Germany and South Korea?
- 57,673, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and South Korea?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2024.
- How do Germany and South Korea rank globally for trademark applications, resident, by count?
- Germany ranks 11th and South Korea ranks 8th of 147 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Statistics Database, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), published as Trademark applications, resident, by count. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Trademark applications filed are applications to register a trademark with a national or regional Intellectual Property (IP) offices and designations received by relevant offices through the Madrid System. A trademark is a distinctive sign which identifies certain goods or services as those produced or provided by a specific person or enterprise. A trademark provides protection to the owner of the mark by ensuring the exclusive right to use it to identify goods or services, or to authorize another to use it in return for payment. The period of protection varies, but a trademark can be renewed indefinitely beyond the time limit on payment of additional fees. Resident application refers to an application filed with the IP office of or acting on behalf of the state or jurisdiction in which the first-named applicant in the application has residence. Class count is used to render application data for trademark applications across offices comparable, as some offices follow a single-class/single-design filing system while other have a multiple class/design filing system.