Abstract
Data on the number of industrial design applications shows a recent trend of increasing international importance of design. The 1.24 million figure in 2021 shows that design is playing an increasingly important role in product differentiation. In particular, with the advancement of digitalization and globalization, design protection has become increasingly important, with multinational companies and startups actively filing applications. The increase in resident applications is also evidence of intensifying competition in domestic and international markets, and suggests that countries’ design protection strategies are becoming more diverse.
Industrial design applications, resident
Based on data on the number of industrial design applications filed from 1980 to 2021, the number of industrial design applications has increased sharply, reaching a peak of 1.24 million in 2021. This increase reflects companies’ growing focus on product differentiation and improving competitiveness. Its growth since the 1980s has been driven by technological innovation, globalization and changing consumer expectations when it comes to design. In particular, with advances in digital technology, the importance of design has increased, and companies have begun to apply for many designs in order to maintain their uniqueness. Additionally, an increase in applications by residents indicates regional economic development and greater awareness of design protection, and is a sign of intensifying global design competition. This trend suggests that design is becoming increasingly internationally valued.
The maximum is the latest one, 1.24Mcount of World
Industrial design applications, residents (worldwide)
According to data from 1980 to 2021, the number of industrial design applications in China reached 786,000 in 2021, reaching an overall peak. This rapid increase demonstrates that China’s economic growth and technological innovation are spilling over into the design sector. China is a manufacturing hub, and design protection and brand differentiation are becoming increasingly important parts of corporate strategy. In particular, with the spread of digital technology and smart devices, competition in design has intensified, and many companies are actively filing applications to maintain their uniqueness. The increase in resident applications reflects China’s domestic economic development and growing interest in design, and may be a strategic move to enhance China’s competitiveness in the international market. This trend demonstrates that China has become a global influence in the field of design.
The maximum is the latest one, 786kcount of China
Industrial design applications, resident countries (worldwide, latest year)
According to data for 2021, the total number of industrial design applications reached 1.17 million, with China accounting for the largest share with 786,000. This shows that China has a prominent influence in the design field and is a strong player in the global competition. Meanwhile, the average number of applications was 10,700, reflecting the diversification of design protection activities across countries. The high number of applications from China reflects the country’s economic growth, technological innovation, and the increasing importance of brand protection. Additionally, other countries are actively seeking to protect designs, and the overall increase in applications indicates intensifying competition in global design. As such, it can be seen that growing awareness of design protection and technological innovation are encouraging an increase in the number of applications.
The maximum is 786kcount of China, the average is 10.7kcount, and the total is 1.17Mcount
Industrial design applications, by residence (region, latest year)
According to data from 2020, the total number of industrial design applications was 1.15 million, of which East Asia and the Pacific region accounted for the largest share with 854,000. This reflects strong interest in design protection and economic growth within the region. In particular, the region is a centre of manufacturing and innovation, with design becoming increasingly important. The average number of applications is 192,000, which indicates that efforts to protect designs vary by region. The high number of applications from East Asia and the Pacific indicates strategic moves to increase competition in domestic markets and presence in the global market, highlighting the economic vitality and innovation within the region. This trend reflects the growing international importance of design protection.
The maximum is 854kcount of East Asia & Pacific, the average is 192kcount, and the total is 1.15Mcount
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