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Jan 14, 2026
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Highest number of applications ever


In 2025, the European Union Intellectual Property Office received 327 735 new applications for EU trade marks and EU designs. It is the highest annual number of intellectual property (IP) applications since the Office began accepting filings in 1996.

Overall, it represents a 7.8% increase compared to 2024, surpassing the previous record set in 2021 (313 928 applications received)

Trade marks drive overall growth
European Union trade marks (EUTMs) accounted for the largest share of applications in 2025. The EUIPO received 196 886 EUTM applications, an increase of 9.1% compared to 2024.

Applicants based in EU Member States drove this growth, with filings rising by 9.4%. The 27 EU countries together accounted for over 57.5% of all European Union trade marks applications received. Germany (12.7%), Italy (6.9%) and Spain (6.4%) were the most active countries.

Outside of the EU, applications from China also continued to increase, growing by 13.3% (accounting for almost 16% of all EUTMs). The USA (9%) and the UK (4.2%) complete the top three.

Regarding products and services, ‘advertising and business management’, ‘electrical apparatus’ and ‘technological services’ are among the main ones requested. Followed by ‘education and sporting activities’ and ‘clothing and footwear’.

Together, these trends confirm the continued relevance of the EUTM system for businesses operating both within and beyond the European Union.

Source: www.euipo.europa.eu