WIPO has a press release about the number of applications using the Madrid System for the Registration of Marks.
Over 2007 China ranks number 8 in international trademark applications:
- 2003 472
- 2004 1,015
- 2005 1,334
- 2006 1,328
- 2007 1,444
China’s international trademark applications were 3.6% of the the applications by all countries; China’s number of applications grew by 8.7%.
China ranks number 1 as country that was most designated in new registrations and subsequent designations.
- 2004 7,106
- 2005 9,265
- 2006 13,575
- 2006 15,801
- 2007 16,676
China’s share of international trademark applications was 4.5 percent and the amount of China’s applications grew by 5.5 percent.
Top filers of China were:
- Zhejiang Elegant Prosper Garment
- Shanghai Vanwa Industrial
- Ningbo South Electronical Appliance Co.
- Beijing Posh Furniture Co.
- Jiangsu Sunshine Garment Co.
- Guangzhou Panyu South Star Co.
- China Tea Co.
- Shandong Jinyu Tyre Co.
