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2022 USPTO Trademark Year in Review

Trademark filing statistics and trends for 2022

390,319

Total Filings in 2022

292,007

Total Filings in 2021

+33.7%

Change from 2021

Insight

The significant 33.7% increase in trademark filings from 2021 to 2022 reflects a post-pandemic resurgence in business activity, as companies seek to protect and capitalize on new products and services developed during or inspired by the pandemic recovery period.

"Trademark filings were up 33.7% in 2022 vs 2021"

Monthly Filing Trend

Number of trademark applications filed each month in 2022. Shows seasonal patterns and peak filing periods.

Status Breakdown

Current status of all trademarks filed in 2022.

54.8% Registration Success Rate

A registration success rate of 54.8% implies that while many applications succeed, nearly half do not, highlighting the importance of meticulous trademark research and application preparation, as well as potential challenges posed by a crowded and competitive trademark landscape.

Busiest Filing Days

Distribution of filings by day of the week in 2022.

"54.8% of 2022 trademark applications achieved registration"

Attorneys with Most Filings

Law firms and attorneys who filed the most trademarks in 2022.

1 Henry G. Chow

2,818

2 Elias Hantula

2,080

3 WILLIAM SCOTT GOLDMAN

1,940

1,868

1,829

1,808

1,687

1,566

1,430

1,402

Owners with Most Filings

Companies and individuals who filed the most trademark applications in 2022.

1 Kennedy, Randolph Dennis

307

2 NOVARTIS AG

241

3 Disney Enterprises, Inc.

166

4 LIGHT & WONDER, INC.

161

5 HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

148

6 Maplebear Inc.

142

7 SG GAMING, INC.

142

8 Euro Games Technology Ltd.

136

9 ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

131

10 ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

129

Top 10 Classes

Most popular Nice Classification categories for trademark filings in 2022.

9 Computers & Electronics

57,343

35 Advertising & Business

50,939

41 Education & Entertainment

49,665

25 Clothing

42,801

42 Computer & Scientific

39,472

21 Housewares

19,589

28 Toys & Sporting Goods

19,577

36 Insurance & Financial

19,083

5 Pharmaceuticals

16,734

3 Cosmetics & Cleaning

16,292

The dominance of filings in Class 9 and Class 35 suggests a strong focus on technology and digital transformation, driven by ongoing advancements in software and electronics, as well as the critical need for effective digital marketing and business operations in a competitive online landscape.

Year-over-Year Comparison

Compare trademark filing volumes and trends across multiple years.

Total Filings by Year

Metric	2022	2021	2020
Total Filings	390,319	292,007	324,305
Registered	209,012	156,706	218,211
Pending	49,052	45,566	21,272
Success Rate	54.8%	54.5%	68.7%
Avg Processing Days	551	559	385

Top 5 Classes Over Time

How the most popular trademark categories have grown over the years.

Fastest Growing Classes

Categories with the highest percentage increase in filings compared to 2021.

Hotels & Restaurants

6,977 → 11,760

+68.6%

Education & Entertainment

30,127 → 49,665

+64.9%

Insurance & Financial

11,597 → 19,083

+64.6%

Building & Construction

5,937 → 9,732

+63.9%

Medical Services

8,712 → 14,130

+62.2%

The rapid growth in Class 43 filings is indicative of the hospitality industry's rebound post-COVID, while the expansion in Class 41 points to a surge in digital content and virtual entertainment, underscoring a shift towards online platforms and experiences that cater to evolving consumer demands.

Declining Classes

Categories with fewer filings compared to 2021.

Yarns & Threads

283 → 281

-0.7%

Popular Trademark Words

Most frequently used words in trademark names filed in 2022. Larger words appear more often.

life health home one club world care love solutions all good power energy services pro new better beauty global est made coffee black smart real technology com blue little house more green time foundation big system live capital center american design future people academy technologies water skin get kitchen happy not service certified bar food play just free red family

Processing Time

How long it took for 2022 trademark applications to get registered.

551

Avg Days

Fastest

1,462

Slowest

Based on 209,012 registered trademarks

With an average processing time of 551 days, businesses must anticipate potential delays in trademark protection, necessitating proactive planning and early filing to ensure their brands are safeguarded in a timely manner, particularly in fast-moving markets.

Highest Approval Rates

Nice Classes with the highest percentage of applications successfully registered in 2022.

Class 2

65%

Class 7

64.9%

Class 17

63.7%

Class 23

63.3%

Class 6

62.8%

"Average time to trademark registration in 2022: 551 days"

Looking Ahead

Looking ahead, businesses should prepare for continued innovation-driven trademark activity, particularly in technology and digital services, while remaining agile to adapt to any regulatory changes or economic shifts that could influence trademark filing strategies and market entry plans.

Want to explore class trends over multiple years?

View Class Trends

Data sourced from USPTO public records. Statistics computed on January 9, 2026.

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