Asia and the United States: The Global Landscape of Patent and Trademark Registration

Currently, the U.S. represents the majority of registration applications at the European Patent Office.

Registering a trademark or a patent is no joke, as recent market data demonstrates. Multinational companies are making strong investments to protect their legacy, and as shown, the United States and Asia dominate even in the European market. The total number of applications filed last year was 199,264. This number not only reflects the state of registered trademarks and patents but also the global economic landscape. The countries that filed the most patents with the office were the United States, Japan, China, and the Republic of Korea. These nations accounted for more than 51% of all applications.

The Patent Market Dominated by Large Multinationals

The most requested patents in Europe were related to technology. In the era of the digital revolution, it is evident that staying ahead and protecting your product is crucial to securing a place in the vast technology market. The first to arrive will dominate the market, leaving less room for competitors and increasing market competition. Tensions continue to rise, especially in the current environment, where we find ourselves caught in the trade war between the U.S., China, and the EU. Strategic market sectors are becoming increasingly present in the EUIPO.

List of Countries That Have Submitted Applications

Non-European Countries (56.7%)

USA: 24%
Japan: 10.6%
China: 10.1%
South Korea: 6.6%
Others: 5.5%

European Patent Organization (EPO) Countries (43.3%)

Germany: 12.6%
France: 5.5%
Switzerland: 5%
Netherlands: 3.5%
United Kingdom: 3%
Sweden: 2.5%
Italy: 2.4%
Spain: 1.1%
Other EPO countries: 1.1%

Conclusion

In summary, the market is growing, and major multinationals and world powers are taking over. Trademark registration is not just an expense—it is an investment, as the philosophy of the world's leading economies teaches us.