WIPO Names 2008 As Record Year For Trademarks

The number of international trademark applications soared to record levels last year, but a slowdown is expected in 2009, according to a statement released by the World Intellectual Property Organization. WIPO received a record 42,075 filings under the Madrid System in 2008, representing 5 percent growth, according to WIPO.
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