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In the second quarter of 2024, TIPO processed a total of 17,683 patent applications (including 11,988 inventions, 3,766 utility models, and 1,929 designs) and 23,885 trademark registration applications (covering 29,387 classes).
Compared to the same quarter in 2023, the number of patent applications from resident applicants saw a 2% decline, while applications from non-residents increased by 6%. Overall, there was a positive growth trend in the total number of applications compared to the same period last year.  Top Ten Invention Patent Applicants
Residents filed 4,699 invention patents, and non-residents filed 7,289 invention patent applications. As to the Residents, TSMC has maintained the top position for eight consecutive years since the second quarter of 2017. As to the non-residents, applications from Mainland China and Germany have grown by over 10%, indicating rapid growth.  Top Five Design Patent Applicants
Residents filed 855 design patent applications, and non-residents filed 1,074 design patent applications. As to the non-residents, Zhejiang Smart Intelligence has entered the top five for the first time. Notably, the number of applications from the US has surpassed those from Switzerland and Mainland China, moving up to the second position. |
