刚刚，公布！中国，全球第一！

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the continuous growth in global patent and design applications, with China leading in all three categories of applications [1][2] - In 2024, global patent applications reached a historical high of 3.7 million, marking a 4.9% increase from the previous year, with China contributing 1.8 million applications [1] - The report indicates a recovery in global trademark applications, totaling 15.2 million in 2024, with a slight decrease of 0.1% compared to 2023, and China being the largest contributor with approximately 7.3 million applications [1] Group 2 - The global design application volume grew by 2.2% in 2024, reaching 1.6 million, with China again leading with 906,849 applications [2] - The Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization emphasized the importance of intellectual property for business and economic growth, stating that innovation is a key driver in the competitive global economy [2] - The annual report is based on statistics from around 150 countries and regions, providing a comprehensive overview of global application trends in patents, trademarks, designs, and other intellectual property areas [2]