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The number of designs contained in applications filed under the Hague System increased by 20.8% in 2021 - the fastest growth since 2010 - setting a new... 4
Applicants from at least 60 countries or territories filed one or more Hague application 5
Germany, with 4,414 designs, is by far the Hague System's biggest source of designs 6
Which companies had the most designs published in 2021? 7
Where do Hague applicants seek protection for their designs? 8
Which classes were most frequently specified in international applications? 9
Following a substantial growth in 2020, international registrations declined by 10.1% in 2021 10
Holders residing in France, Germany and Switzerland together accounted for around 50.7% of all active designs in 2021 11
The IB distributed CHF 10.7 million to 73 designated members in 2021 12
On average, applicants paid just over CHF 2,000 per international registration through the Hague System in 2021 13