Abstract
Non-resident data on industrial design filings in 2021 reflects trends in the global design market. In particular, the number of applications by non-residents reached 273,000, the highest in the world, indicating growing international demand and mobility of designs. Over the past few years, economic growth has been particularly notable in Asia, with countries such as China and South Korea seeing a sharp increase in the number of patent applications. Furthermore, advances in digital technology and improved global market access are having a major impact on companies’ international design strategies. This trend indicates that more international companies are seeking unique design protection, making global intellectual property protection and trade strategies even more important.
Number of industrial design applications filed by non-residents
Data on non-resident industrial design applications filed from 1980 to 2021 shows the evolution of the global design market. Notably, the highest figure was recorded in 2021 at 273,000 cases, reaching a global peak of 100%. This surge reflects the increasing international demand and competition for design due to digitalization and globalization. The number of applications remained relatively low in the 1980s, but from the 1990s to the 2000s, the number of applications increased due to rapid growth, particularly in emerging markets in Asia. As a result, multinational companies are stepping up the protection of their designs internationally, and intellectual property rights are becoming increasingly important. The development of digital technology and global communications infrastructure is also accelerating this trend, making each country’s design strategy more strategic and complex. Against this background, industrial design applications are closely linked to global economic trends.
The maximum is the latest one, 273kcount of World
Industrial design applications filed by non-residents (worldwide)
Between 1980 and 2021, there has been a notable change in the volume of industrial design applications filed in the UK. With a record high of 46,500 applications in 2021, UK filings are 100% of their peak. This surge reflects the UK design industry’s increasing international competitiveness and innovativeness. The 1980s saw a relatively low number of applications but from the 1990s and 2000s the numbers increased, particularly as the UK emerged as a centre for design and innovation. The expansion of digital technology and global markets has increased the international influence of the UK design industry, with companies and designers now taking a more global approach to their work. Against this backdrop, the increase in the number of industrial design applications filed in the UK is part of a growing emphasis on protecting intellectual property rights and international competitiveness.
The maximum is the latest one, 46.5kcount of United Kingdom
Industrial design applications filed by non-residents (worldwide, latest year)
According to 2021 data, the largest number of industrial design applications filed by a non-resident was the UK with 46,500, compared to an average of 2,050 and a total of 213,000. The UK recorded the highest number of applications, demonstrating the country’s international leadership in the field of design. In contrast, the relatively low average number of applications suggests that other countries do not file as many applications as the UK. Overall, the increase in industrial design applications reflects increased competition in the global marketplace. In particular, digitalization and the expansion of international trade are increasing the interest of non-residents in design protection and market strategies, and each country is likely to strengthen its own design strategies. The UK’s high number of applications demonstrates the country’s strong design innovation and international influence, and other countries are set to follow this trend, strengthening their global competitiveness in the design sector.
The maximum is 46.5kcount of United Kingdom, the average is 2.05kcount, and the total is 213kcount
Industrial design applications, non-resident (region, latest year)
According to 2020 data, Europe and Central Asia filed the largest number of industrial design applications from non-residents with 101,000, compared with an average of 28,700, and a total of 172,000. Europe and Central Asia recorded the largest number of applications, highlighting the region’s status as an important centre for industrial design. Over the past few decades, Europe has led the way in design innovation and market diversity, and the high number of applications is an extension of this. On the other hand, the relatively high average number of applications at 28,700 indicates the dynamism of the regional design market and reflects the fact that each country’s design strategy is responding to international competition. The overall total reached 172,000, indicating that international demand for industrial design is on the rise and competition in the global market is intensifying. Due to the effects of digitalization and globalization, companies are seeking greater international intellectual property protection, making design increasingly important.
The maximum is 101kcount of Europe & Central Asia, the average is 28.7kcount, and the total is 172kcount
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