Consolidated filings for intellectual property, including patents and trademarks, improved, reaching a record high of 53,231 in 2025, up 2.0 percent from 52,257 in 2024.

In a statement on Tuesday, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) said the 8.3 percent year-on-year increase in patent applications and double-digit growth rates in utility model and industrial design filings, respectively, at 20.6% and 30.2%, drove the expansion, reflecting increased activity in developing inventions, practical solutions, and product designs.

“The new record in IP filings reflects a growing recognition of IP protection as a key strategy for competitiveness in a fast-paced digital economy. The sustained rise in applications, particularly in innovation-driven categories, points to accelerating innovation and a stronger appreciation of the need to protect IP assets,” said IPOPHL Acting Director General Nathaniel Arevalo.