2023 USPTO Trademark Year in Review
Trademark filing statistics and trends for 2023
Insight
The significant 30.9% decline in total trademark filings from 2022 to 2023 suggests economic uncertainty and potential tightening of budgets, as businesses may be more cautious with investments in brand expansion during periods of inflation or recession concerns.
"Trademark filings were down 30.9% in 2023 vs 2022"
Monthly Filing Trend
Number of trademark applications filed each month in 2023. Shows seasonal patterns and peak filing periods.
Status Breakdown
Current status of all trademarks filed in 2023.
Busiest Filing Days
Distribution of filings by day of the week in 2023.
"43.6% of 2023 trademark applications achieved registration"
Attorneys with Most Filings
Law firms and attorneys who filed the most trademarks in 2023.
Owners with Most Filings
Companies and individuals who filed the most trademark applications in 2023.
Top 10 Classes
Most popular Nice Classification categories for trademark filings in 2023.
Year-over-Year Comparison
Compare trademark filing volumes and trends across multiple years.
Total Filings by Year
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | 269,652 | 390,319 | 292,007 |
| Registered | 115,893 | 209,012 | 156,706 |
| Pending | 80,676 | 49,052 | 45,566 |
| Success Rate | 43.6% | 54.8% | 54.5% |
| Avg Processing Days | 567 | 551 | 559 |
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 2022.
No growing classes data available.
Declining Classes
Categories with fewer filings compared to 2022.
Popular Trademark Words
Most frequently used words in trademark names filed in 2023. Larger words appear more often.
Processing Time
How long it took for 2023 trademark applications to get registered.
Based on 115,893 registered trademarks
Highest Approval Rates
Nice Classes with the highest percentage of applications successfully registered in 2023.
"Average time to trademark registration in 2023: 567 days"
Looking Ahead
Businesses should anticipate continued volatility in trademark filings as economic conditions stabilize, and they might consider focusing on sectors with robust growth potential such as technology and digital services, while remaining agile to adapt to changing consumer demands and regulatory environments.
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View Class TrendsData sourced from USPTO public records. Statistics computed on January 9, 2026.