The Philippines had a notable growth in intellectual property (IP) registrations in 2022, with a 3.7% rise over the previous year. This increase demonstrates how important innovation and safeguarding technical innovations are becoming in the country. Learn more about the IPOPHL record of registrations.
According to the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), the number of IP applications filed in 2022 hit a new high of 48,259, surpassing the pre-pandemic peak of 47,328 in 2019 and the 46,558 files in 2021.
With 41,235 applications, trademarks constituted the bulk of IP filings, increasing 4% from the previous year. This pattern suggests that new services and brands are being vigorously introduced to the market. Locals submitted 61% of these applications, compared to 39% from non-residents. The following were the top industries for trademark filings:
∙Health, Cosmetic, and Pharmaceutical Items: 18.4%
∙Services and Products Related to Agriculture: 16.6%
∙Information and Communication Technology and Scientific Research: 14.9%
The substantial growth was in patent applications, which increased by 9.3% to 4,403 submissions. This increase indicates a greater desire to commercialize inventions. Residents made up 11% of these applications, whilst non-residents submitted a noteworthy 89%. The following were the main areas where patent applications were filed:
∙Pharmaceuticals: 28.9%
∙12.1% for Organic Fine Chemistry,
∙8.3% are digital communications.
The total volume of utility model (UM) registrations, safeguarding incremental improvements, decreased from 1,615 to 1,386 over the prior year. 95% of the filings in this category were from residents. The following were the most common locations for UM applications:
∙44.6% in food chemistry
∙Special Machines Other: 8.8%
∙Chemistry of Basic Materials: 4.9%
Similarly, applications for industrial design (ID), which safeguard items' aesthetic qualities, saw a little decline from 1,265 to 1,235. Approximately 55% of these applications were submitted by non-residents. The following were the top industries for ID filings:
∙Transport or Hoisting Methods: 19.7%
∙Containers & Packages for the Handling or Transportation of Goods: 8.7%
∙8.3% for furnishings
The copyright registrations increased by 73%, from 2,141 in 2021 to 3,706 in 2022. This increase suggests that artists are becoming more conscious of the value of safeguarding their creations in both online and offline marketplaces. The following were the primary copyright registration categories:
∙Novels, comics, e-books, audiobooks, articles, booklets, pamphlets, and other writings: 36%
∙Works of Literature, Scholarship, Science, and Art: 19.7%
∙Models or designs for artwork, drawings, paintings, sculpture, engravings, prints, lithography, or other forms of art: 8.6%
The increase in IP registrations in the Philippines can be attributed to various factors:
∙Economic Resilience: In 2022, the country’s GDP rose 7.6%, the fastest since 1976, thanks to robust household spending and gross capital creation. As a result of this economic impetus, companies are now more inclined to develop and safeguard their intellectual property.
∙Digitalization: The pandemic sped up businesses' digital transformation, resulting in more online interactions and the introduction of new digital goods and services. This change has brought attention to how important IP protection is in the digital sphere.
∙A greater awareness of the competitive benefit of maintaining intellectual property rights has led to a proactive approach by more Filipinos to safeguard their inventions and creative works.
Many industries are significantly impacted by the increase of IP filings:
∙Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare: The pharmaceutical industry has a significant number of patent applications (28.9%), which suggests that research and development efforts are still being made to solve health issues and satisfy the need for novel therapies.
∙Agriculture: The industry's dedication to innovation and branding, which is crucial for increasing production and marketability, is shown in the noteworthy 16.6% trademark application share for agricultural goods and services.
∙Information and Communication Technology (ICT): The ICT industry's noteworthy contribution to digital communications patent applications (8.3%) and trademark filings (14.9%) highlights the industry's rapid expansion and ongoing innovation in new technologies and solutions.
IPOPHL has identified several crucial tactics to maintain and advance this encouraging trend:
∙Improving online services to guarantee steady availability and seamless transactions for IP applicants is part of improving IT infrastructure.
∙Encouraging Regional Growth: Expanding IP services and awareness to more regions to guarantee inclusive growth nationwide.
∙Global Engagement: Taking part in the intellectual property community to embrace best practices and successfully address the digitization of enterprises.
This upward trend, highlighted by the IPOPHL, showcases the country's strong economic recovery and the increasing awareness of intellectual property's critical role in promoting innovation and competitiveness. Make the most of the opportunities to uplift your brand in the competitive market. If you are a brand owner in the Philippines or looking forward to establishing your brand there, this blooming market is just right for you to grow. Learn more about this opportunity and the nuances of intellectual property protection from Brealant’s team of IP experts.
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