Recently the EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) published the statistics for the number of received EUTMs (European Union Trade Marks) for the year 2025. The European Union Intellectual Property Office reported that in 2025 has 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
it represents a 7.8% increase compared to 2024, surpassing the previous record set in 2021 (313 928 applications received).
Increase in filed EUTM applications – applications for registration of European Union Trade Marks
European Union trade marks (EUTMs) have the largest share of applications in 2025. The EUIPO received 196 886 EUTM applications, an increase of 9.1% compared to 2024.
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.
Increase in filed EU designs (EUDs) applications – applications for registration of European Union Designs.
Demand for EU designs (EUDs) also increased in 2025. The EUIPO received 130 849 design applications, marking a 6% rise and the second consecutive year of record-breaking figures.
For the first time, applications from outside the EU accounted for the majority of design filings, representing 52% of all EUD applications.
source: https://www.euipo.europa.eu/