02 September 2011

Trade Marks

IP Australia, the Australian counterpart of the USPTO, has released new figures on trade mark applications over the past decade.

Aggregate figures are -
FY - No.

2001/2 - 38,457
2002/3 - 42,058
2003/4 - 52,418
2004/5 - 57,211
2005/6 - 60,202
2006/7 - 65,899
2007/8 - 68,659
2008/9 - 61,002
2009/10 - 67,738
2010/11 - 69,003
NSW continues to dominate application activity, with a NSW versus Vic count over the same period as follows -
NSW - Vic

15,095 - 11,403
16,633 - 12,578
20,671 - 15,533
22,296 - 15,754
22,263 - 16,826
24,753 - 19,475
25,775 - 19,308
22,782 - 16,944
26,261 - 18,685
26,290 - 20,333
Applications in 2010/11 were as follows -
• Chemicals used in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics; manures; fire extinguishing compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; chemical substances - 658
• Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants; mordants; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists - 241
• Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices - 1621
• Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels (including motor spirit) and illuminants; candles and wicks for lighting - 251
• Pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; plasters, materials for dressings; material for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants - 1449
• Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; safes - 1266
• Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); agricultural implements other than hand-operated; incubators for eggs - 991
• Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery; side arms; razors - 386
• Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, ... - 4902
• Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; orthopedic articles; suture materials - 488
• Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes - 1319
• Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water - 1025
• Firearms; ammunition and projectiles; explosives; fireworks - 29
• Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewellery, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments - 646
• Musical instruments - 53
• Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists materials; paint brushes; typewriters ... - 3659
• Rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, mica and goods made from these materials and not included in other classes; plastics in extruded form for use in manufacture; packing, stopping and insulating materials; flexible pipes, not of metal - 368
• Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and travelling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery - 719
• Building materials (non-metallic); non-metallic rigid pipes for building; asphalt, pitch and bitumen; non-metallic transportable buildings; monuments, not of metal - 1037
• Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics - 1142
• Household or kitchen utensils and containers (not of precious metal or coated therewith); combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steelwool; unworked or semi-worked glass - 953
• Ropes, string, nets, tents, awnings, tarpaulins, sails, sacks and bags (not included in other classes); padding and stuffing materials (except of rubber or plastics); raw fibrous textile materials - 197
• Yarns and threads, for textile use - 45
• Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; bed and table covers - 621
• Clothing, footwear, headgear - 4116
• Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers - 181
• Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors; wall hangings (non-textile) - 229
• Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees - 1687
• Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs, milk and milk products; edible oils and fats - 1359
• Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking-powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice - 1661
• Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains not included in other classes; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals, malt - 773
• Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other non-alcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages - 908
• Alcoholic beverages (except beers) - 1586
• Tobacco; smokers articles; matches - 72
• Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions - 8009
• Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs - 143
• Building construction; repair; installation services - 2516
• Telecommunications - 1236
• Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement - 1272
• Treatment of materials - 676
• Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities - 6503
• Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software; legal services - 3615
• Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodation - 1809
• Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services - 2078
• Personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals; security services for the protection of property and individuals - 1430