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2024 USPTO Trademark Year in Review

Trademark filing statistics and trends for 2024

565,189

Total Filings in 2024

269,652

Total Filings in 2023

+109.6%

Change from 2023

Insight

The dramatic 109.6% increase in trademark filings from 2023 to 2024 can be attributed to post-pandemic economic recovery and increased entrepreneurial activities, as businesses seek to reestablish themselves and protect their innovations in a competitive market.

"Trademark filings were up 109.6% in 2024 vs 2023"

Monthly Filing Trend

Number of trademark applications filed each month in 2024. Shows seasonal patterns and peak filing periods.

Status Breakdown

Current status of all trademarks filed in 2024.

41.7% Registration Success Rate

With a registration success rate of 41.7%, the trademark application process appears increasingly competitive, urging applicants to ensure thoroughness and precision in submissions to navigate potential rejections effectively.

Busiest Filing Days

Distribution of filings by day of the week in 2024.

"41.7% of 2024 trademark applications achieved registration"

Attorneys with Most Filings

Law firms and attorneys who filed the most trademarks in 2024.

1 Marek Krizka

3,627

2 Michael Bartholomew

3,504

3 Utsav Mukherjee

3,496

4 Edward Darius Robinson

3,388

3,145

2,784

2,585

2,547

2,374

2,279

Owners with Most Filings

Companies and individuals who filed the most trademark applications in 2024.

1 Games Global USA Inc.

254

2 L'Oreal USA S/D, Inc.

194

3 MATTEL, INC.

170

4 LIGHT & WONDER, INC.

164

5 MYEAGLE PTE. LTD.

146

6 E. & J. Gallo Winery

143

7 L'OREAL

142

8 Kennedy, Randolph Dennis

142

9 Euro Games Technology Ltd.

137

10 IGT

135

Top 10 Classes

Most popular Nice Classification categories for trademark filings in 2024.

9 Computers & Electronics

70,412

35 Advertising & Business

62,647

41 Education & Entertainment

61,995

25 Clothing

59,348

42 Computer & Scientific

46,892

21 Housewares

31,001

28 Toys & Sporting Goods

29,353

3 Cosmetics & Cleaning

28,142

5 Pharmaceuticals

27,285

16 Paper Goods

23,328

The dominance of filings in Class 9 (Computers & Electronics) and Class 42 (Computer & Scientific) reflects ongoing digital transformation, with companies prioritizing technology-driven solutions and intellectual property in an increasingly digital world.

Year-over-Year Comparison

Compare trademark filing volumes and trends across multiple years.

Total Filings by Year

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Filings	565,189	269,652	390,319
Registered	232,677	115,893	209,012
Pending	201,043	80,676	49,052
Success Rate	41.7%	43.6%	54.8%
Avg Processing Days	332	567	551

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 2023.

Fancy Goods

2,201 → 6,424

+191.9%

Musical Instruments

456 → 1,147

+151.5%

Furniture

9,212 → 22,281

+141.9%

Hand Tools

3,206 → 7,605

+137.2%

Housewares

13,089 → 31,001

+136.8%

The significant growth in Class 26 (Fancy Goods) and Class 15 (Musical Instruments) indicates a resurgence in consumer discretionary spending and lifestyle-oriented products, driven by elevated consumer confidence and a desire for personal enrichment.

Declining Classes

Categories with fewer filings compared to 2023.

All classes grew in 2024!

Every category saw increased filings vs 2023.

Popular Trademark Words

Most frequently used words in trademark names filed in 2024. Larger words appear more often.

life home solutions health care love one all services good beauty club est coffee house new pro american world made better black live wellness real little center power academy foundation energy management global golf studio com bar blue art not more capital green best sports design pet water food family technology wealth just way since make get super high natural

Processing Time

How long it took for 2024 trademark applications to get registered.

332

Avg Days

Fastest

735

Slowest

Based on 232,675 registered trademarks

An average processing time of 332 days suggests that businesses need to factor in considerable lead times for trademark registration into their launch plans, highlighting the importance of early strategic planning in brand protection.

Highest Approval Rates

Nice Classes with the highest percentage of applications successfully registered in 2024.

Class 26

58.5%

Class 23

54.7%

Class 15

51.4%

Class 20

50.9%

Class 11

49.8%

"Average time to trademark registration in 2024: 332 days"

Looking Ahead

Going forward, businesses should anticipate sustained high filing volumes as digital and lifestyle sectors continue to expand, necessitating proactive trademark strategies to stay ahead in securing brand assets amid evolving market dynamics.

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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