Global innovation continues to rise

According to WIPO’s 2025 Global IP Indicators, patent and design filings reached historic highs in 2024, while trademark activity stabilized after two years of decline.

These trends confirm the central role of intellectual property in business growth, competitiveness and international expansion.

Swipe through this carousel to explore the key figures shaping the global IP landscape and understand why strategic protection is more relevant than ever.

IP Remains a Strategic Indicator of Competitiveness

Demand remains strong across technical and creative sectors.

Early and strategic protection is essential in fast-moving markets.

The continued strengthening of the global IP system reinforces the need for specialized legal advice.

Patents: The Main Driver

Record High: 3.7 Million Applications

Fifth consecutive year of global growth.

China leads with 1.8 million filings, followed by the United States, Japan, the Republic of Korea and Germany.

Strong growth in India, Finland and Türkiye, each exceeding 10 percent.

Most frequent technologies: computer science, electrical machinery, measurement and digital communication.

Designs

Steady and Significant Expansion

1.6 Million Design Filings Globally

China, Germany, the United States, Italy and the Republic of Korea account for nearly 75 percent of all filings.

Sharp increases from India, Morocco and Indonesia.

Leading industries: furniture and home goods, textiles, tools and machinery, IT and audiovisual, electricity and lighting.

Trademarks

Stability with Signs of Recovery

15.2 Million Classes Filed Worldwide

China remains the top filer, followed by the United States, the Russian Federation, India and Brazil.

Notable growth from Argentina, Brazil and Indonesia.

Most active sectors: research and technology, health, apparel, leisure and education.

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