Hong Kong vs South Africa: Trademark applications, resident, by count
Trademark applications, resident, by count over time
- Hong Kong
- South Africa
How they compare
Hong Kong currently reports 26,623 against 25,039 in South Africa, a difference of 1,584.
That makes Hong Kong's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 20 shared years of data; in 2004 it was South Africa ahead.
Hong Kong ranks 35th and South Africa ranks 37th of 147 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Hong Kong averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15,014 | 16,861 | 1,847 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 26,886 | 21,018 | 5,868 | Hong Kong |
| 2020s | 27,735 | 23,539 | 4,196 | Hong Kong |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher trademark applications, resident, by count, Hong Kong or South Africa?
- Hong Kong, at 26,623 against 25,039 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in trademark applications, resident, by count between Hong Kong and South Africa?
- 1,584, with Hong Kong ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong and South Africa?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2024.
- How do Hong Kong and South Africa rank globally for trademark applications, resident, by count?
- Hong Kong ranks 35th and South Africa ranks 37th 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.