The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) began receiving EUTM applictions (European Union Trade Mark) in 1996. Back then the name was Community Trade Mark – CTM.
Thirty years later, the European Union Trade Mark (EUTM) system has become one of the most widely used intellectual property systems in the world.
According to EUIPO statistics, more than 3.2 million trade mark applications have been filed since its launched, reaching 3 221 315 by February 2026.
Filing volumes increased consistently over the last three decades. The system reached 1 million applications in 2011, 2 million in 2019 and 3 million in 2024. By early 2026, total filings had surpassed 3.2 million.
for more information: https://www.euipo.europa.eu/bg/news/eu-trade-mark-system-marks-30-years-with-more-than-3-2-million-applications-filed