Hague System – New Statistical Data for 2021 Released
February 11, 2022
New statistical data on the Hague System just released by WIPO show the fastest growth in the number of designs contained in international applications since 2010. The 20.8% increase shows the Hague System regaining strength after a sharp fall during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Who were the top filers in 2021?
For the fifth consecutive year, Samsung Electronics (Republic of Korea) headed the list of top filers.
| Company | Country | Number of designs contained in published registrations |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Electronics | Republic of Korea | 862 |
| Philips Electronics | Netherlands | 678 |
| Procter & Gamble | United States of America | 665 |
| LG Electronics | Republic of Korea | 655 |
| Volkswagen | Germany | 403 |
Which countries are the biggest users of the Hague System?
Germany remained the largest user of the International Design System, with 4,469 designs in 2021.
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WIPO's Hague System provides a unique international mechanism for securing and managing design rights simultaneously in more than 90 countries through one application, in one language with one set of fees.