Trademark applications, resident, by count in China
China: Trademark applications, resident, by count was 6.79 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Trademark applications, resident, by count in China, 2004–2024
Source: Statistics Database, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
Analysis
In 2024, trademark applications, resident, by count in China stood at 6.79 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.9% on the previous year and up 217.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trademark applications, resident, by count in China peaked at 9.19 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 527,620, in 2004.
That places China 1st out of 147 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Trademark applications, resident, by count in China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 527,620 | — |
| 2005 | 593,407 | +12.5% |
| 2006 | 669,284 | +12.8% |
| 2007 | 605,013 | -9.6% |
| 2008 | 590,590 | -2.4% |
| 2009 | 741,811 | +25.6% |
| 2010 | 973,588 | +31.2% |
| 2011 | 1.27 million | +30.8% |
| 2012 | 1.50 million | +18.0% |
| 2013 | 1.73 million | +15.4% |
| 2014 | 2.14 million | +23.5% |
| 2015 | 2.70 million | +26.1% |
| 2016 | 3.53 million | +30.7% |
| 2017 | 5.54 million | +57.1% |
| 2018 | 7.13 million | +28.7% |
| 2019 | 7.58 million | +6.4% |
| 2020 | 9.12 million | +20.2% |
| 2021 | 9.19 million | +0.8% |
| 2022 | 7.30 million | -20.5% |
| 2023 | 6.99 million | -4.3% |
| 2024 | 6.79 million | -2.9% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 6.79 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7,336, 925.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- China's 6.79 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 17,301, 392.2× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 621,288 | 527,620 | 741,811 | 6 |
| 2010s | 3.41 million | 973,588 | 7.58 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.88 million | 6.79 million | 9.19 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near China
More infrastructure data for China
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 1.87 billion (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 131.75 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 166.51 million (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 11.73 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.1182 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -7.19 % change on previous year (2024)
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- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 1.33 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trademark applications, resident, by count in China?
- Trademark applications, resident, by count in China was 6.79 million in 2024, according to Statistics Database, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
- What is the highest trademark applications, resident, by count recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 9.19 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest trademark applications, resident, by count recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 527,620 in 2004.
- How does China rank for trademark applications, resident, by count?
- China ranks 1st out of 147 countries with data for 2024.
- Is trademark applications, resident, by count rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 217.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from Statistics Database, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), published as part of Trademark applications, resident, by count. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.