Trademark applications, nonresident, by count in Malawi

Malawi: Trademark applications, nonresident, by count was 2,085 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
2,085
Change on year
down 26.3%
World rank
113th
of 148 countries
All-time high
3,760
in 2021
All-time low
335
in 2005
Years of data
16
2004–2023

Trademark applications, nonresident, by count in Malawi, 2004–2023

01.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k2004201320232004: 4342005: 3352006: 5822007: 5392008: 6242009: 5402010: 1.8k2011: 7982012: 7552013: 6492014: 6662015: 8362016: 6682021: 3.8k2022: 2.8k2023: 2.1k

Source: Statistics Database, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

Analysis

Malawi recorded 2,085 for trademark applications, nonresident, by count in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 26.3% on the previous year and up 221.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, trademark applications, nonresident, by count in Malawi peaked at 3,760 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 335, in 2005.

Malawi ranks 113th of 148 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Trademark applications, nonresident, by count in Malawi, year by year

Annual values for Trademark applications, nonresident, by count in Malawi, 2004 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2004 434 —
2005 335 -22.8%
2006 582 +73.7%
2007 539 -7.4%
2008 624 +15.8%
2009 540 -13.5%
2010 1,834 +239.6%
2011 798 -56.5%
2012 755 -5.4%
2013 649 -14.0%
2014 666 +2.6%
2015 836 +25.5%
2016 668 -20.1%
2021 3,760 +462.9%
2022 2,828 -24.8%
2023 2,085 -26.3%

Malawi compared with similar countries

  • Malawi's 2,085 is above the median for low income countries, which is 1,890, 1.1× the median. (12 countries reporting)
  • Malawi's 2,085 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2,332, 89% of the median. (23 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Trademark applications, nonresident, by count in Malawi changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2021 +462.9% 668 3,760
2010 +239.6% 540 1,834

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 509 335 624 6
2010s 886.57 649 1,834 7
2020s 2,891 2,085 3,760 3

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  5. 115 Andorra 1,760 compare
  6. 116 Cyprus 1,726 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is trademark applications, nonresident, by count in Malawi?
Trademark applications, nonresident, by count in Malawi was 2,085 in 2023, according to Statistics Database, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
What is the highest trademark applications, nonresident, by count recorded in Malawi?
The highest recorded value was 3,760 in 2021.
What is the lowest trademark applications, nonresident, by count recorded in Malawi?
The lowest recorded value was 335 in 2005.
How does Malawi rank for trademark applications, nonresident, by count?
Malawi ranks 113th out of 148 countries with data for 2023.
Is trademark applications, nonresident, by count rising or falling in Malawi?
Over the last ten years it is up 221.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Malawi data come from?
The figures come from Statistics Database, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), published as part of Trademark applications, nonresident, by count. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Trademark applications, nonresident, by count
Source
Statistics Database, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
160 places, 2,555 data points, 2004–2024
Last refreshed

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.