# Survey Of Numbering Systems Used, Or Intended To Be Used, By Industrial Property Offices for Published Documents And Registered Rights

###### Draft prepared by the International Bureau for consideration by CWS/8

## Introduction

1. This Survey covers numbering systems for patents for inventions, plant patents, design patents, utility models, supplementary protection certificates (SPCs), industrial designs, topographies of integrated circuits and trademarks, mainly since 1970.

2. The Survey consists of one table, which gives examples of publication and registration numbers, including explanations of their form or presentation.

3. References to the following Standards are relevant to this Survey:

   - WIPO Standard ST.6 Recommendation for the Numbering of Published Patent Documents
   - WIPO Standard ST.10/C Presentation of Bibliographic Data Components
   - WIPO Standard ST.13 Recommendation for the Numbering of Applications for Industrial Property Rights (IPRs)

4. It should be noted that the Benelux Trademark and Designs Offices have replaced the national Offices of Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands for industrial designs and trademarks.

5. For further information regarding numbering systems, please refer to the following:

   - Numbering of applications and priority applications - current practices (Part 7.2.6)
   - Numbering of applications and priority applications - former practices (Part 7.2.7)
   - Summary regarding numbering systems and date formats introduced or planned to be applied with regard to the arrival of the year 2000 (Part 7.2.3)
   - Survey on the presentation of priority application numbers (Part 7.2.4)

## Survey Contents

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## AM
Armenia

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Industrial designs | 517S | 1996.11.01 | present |
Patents for invention | 3364 | 1995.06.06 | present |
Trademarks | 30276 | 1996.08.08 | present |
Utility models | 575U | 1996.11.01 | present |

## AP
African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Industrial designs | AP/D/00000 | 1986 | present | Registration numbers are given as a continuous series preceded by office code 'AP' and letter 'D'. The letter D indicates a registered industrial design.
Patents for invention | AP 0000 | 1985 | present | Publication numbers preceded by office code 'AP' are given by consecutive series number allotted in ascending order.
Trademarks | AP/M/1997/00000 | 1997 | present | The registration number is the same as the application number.
Utility models | AP/U/00000 | 2002 | present | Registration numbers are given as a continuous series preceded by the office code 'AP' and letter 'U'. The letter U indicates a registered Utility Model

## AR
Argentina

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Industrial designs | 78451 | 1.08.1965 |  | Serial number corresponding to the model granted, in which the application number is retained.
Patents for invention | AR089456 A1 | 20.03.1996 |  | The number consists of the country code followed by the publication number and the type of publication, which may be one of the following: A1 (application for an independent patent for invention), A2 (divisional patent application), A3 (additional patent application) or B1 (patents granted).
Trademarks | 1.000.000 | 1.01.1864 |  | Serial number, one for applications and the other for trademarks granted.
Utility models | AR089456 B¿A41 | 20.03.1996 |  | The number consists of the country code followed by the publication number and the type of publication, which may be one of the following: A4 (application for independent utility model), A5 (divisional utility model application), A6 (additional utility model application) or B4 (utility models granted).

## AU
Australia

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Industrial designs | 197261234 | 1972 | 2016 | First 4 digits indicates the year the application was received in 4 digit form. Last 5 digits the associated registration number assigned by the office made up of a leading number '6' and the 4 last digits are in a sequential order restarting each year.(fixed-point numbering)
Industrial designs | 201612345 | 2016 | present | First 4 digits indicates the year the application was received in 4 digit form. Last 5 digits are assigned by the office sequentially and restarting each year.(fixed-point numbering)
Patents for invention | 123/15 | 1915 | 2002 | First number is assigned sequentially restarting each year. (decimal numbering) Second number indicate the year the application was received in 2 digit form
Patents for invention | 2001200123 | 2002 | present | First 4 digits indicates the year the application was received in 4 digit form. Fifth digit represents the Patent Type: 1 - Innovation Patent (24.05.2001 - Due to be phased out by 2021) 2+ - Standard Patent 9 - Provisional Patent last 5 digits are assigned by the office sequentially with leading '0' restarting each year . (fixed-point numbering)
Plant patents | 1988/123 | 1988 | present | First 4 digits indicates the year the application was received in 4 digit form. Dash separator. Last 3 digits are assigned by the office sequentially and restarting each year.(fixed-point numbering)
Trademarks | 1 | 1906 | Current | Sequential numbering assigned by the office. (decimal numbering)

## BA
Bosnia and Herzegovina

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Geographical Indications | IP190001 | 2019/06/07 | present | Registration number consisting of letters IP for apelation of origin or Geographical indication first two digits for year of application and serial number allotted in ascending order.
Industrial designs | BAD17325 | 2017/06/05 | present | Registration number consisting of the country code, letter D for designs, first two digits for year of application and serial number allotted in ascending order.
Patents for invention | BAP971234 | 1992.10.01 | present | Registration number consisting of the country code, letter P for patents, first two digits for year of application and serial number allotted in ascending order.
Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) | SDZ20200009 | 2012.05.24 | present | Registration number consisting three letters SDZ, year of issue and application number.
Trademarks | BAZ1821235 | 2018/07/08 | present | Registration number consisting of the country code, letter Z for trademarks, first two digits for year of application and serial number allotted in ascending order.

## BE
Belgium

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Patents for invention | 1021001 | 22.09.2014 | present | A continuous series of numbers is used to number publications. Serial numbers are allocated in ascending order. The first number for the period is 1021001.
Patents for invention | 1020917 |  | 21.09.2014 | A continuous series of numbers is used to number publications. Serial numbers are allocated in ascending order. The last number for the period is 1020917.
Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) | 093C0001 | 01.01.1993 | 31.12.1999 | A continuous series of numbers is used to number publications. Serial numbers are allocated in ascending order. The first number for the period is 093C0001.
Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) | 2000C001 | 01.01.2000 | present | A continuous series of numbers is used to number publications. Serial numbers are allocated in ascending order. The first number for the period is 2000C001.

## BG
Bulgaria

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Circuit Topographies | 3 |  |  |
Industrial designs | 11234 |  |  |
Patents for invention | 111 245 |  |  |
Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) | 2019/0034 | 20070101 |  |
Utility models | 1234 | 20061101 |  |

## BH
Bahrain

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Industrial designs | 1689 | 1956.03.21 | present | Registration numbers are given by consecutive series number allotted in ascending order.
Patents for invention | 1626 | 1975.01.01 | present | Registration numbers are given by consecutive series number allotted in ascending order.
Trademarks | 12587 | 1955.10.03 | present | Registration numbers are given by consecutive series number allotted in ascending order.

## BN
Brunei Darussalam

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Industrial designs | BN/ID/2000/0001 | 1970.01.01 | present | BN/ID/2000/0001 is the registration number. BN is the country and follow by ID as Industrial design. 2000 is the year and 0001 is the industrial design number that is filed on that year. The number of industrial design filed will be a continuous series.
Industrial designs | 01/2019 | 2019.01.01 | present | 01/2019 is the publication number. 01 will be a continuous series up to 12.
Patents for invention | 2017/1A | 2017.01.01 | present | 2017/1A is the publication number. 2017 show the year and 1A show the month. 1A will be a continuous series up to 12A.
Patents for invention | BN/N/2012/001 | 2012.01.01 | present | BN/N/2012/001 is the registration number. BN/N show it is Brunei patent and N for national filing. 2012 show the year that the patent is filed and 001 show the patent number that is filed on that year. The number of patent filed will be a continuous series.
Patents for invention | RE/R/2012/001 | 2012.01.01 | present | RE/R/2012/001 is the registration number. RE/R is re-registration of patent after the year of 2012. 001 show the patent number that is filed on that year The number of patent filed will be a continuous series.
Patents for invention | RP/R/2004/001 | 2012.01.01 | present | RP/R/2004/001 is the registration number.RP/R is re-registration of patent before it is filed in the year 2012. 001 show the patent number that is filed on that year The number of patent filed will be a continuous series.
Trademarks | T/35478 | 1970.01.01 | present | T/35478 is the registration number. The number will be a continuous series.
Trademarks | 001/2017 | 2017.01.01 | present | 001/2017 is the publication number. 001 will be a continuous series up to 12.

## BR
Brazil

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Industrial designs | DI7100001-1 | 1997/03/05 | 2011/12/31 | Alphabetic qualifier "DI" + Numerical qualifier designating the year consisting of 2 digits + Quantifier increasing numeric series consisting of 5 digits + Check Digit
Industrial designs | BR302012000001-7 | 2012/01/01 | present | Country qualifier + deposit nature + year + 6 digit increasing number series + Check digit
Patents for invention | Original publication number 94329 New publication number from the original publication 94329 19 1917 094329-5 Ps1.: These numbers aren't searchable in our website, yet. PS2.: The patent number (granted) is published with a new number (No searchable) |  | 1971/12/20* *After this date, there are some applications with these format (until 1973) | The new publicatin number are being index in our database as: 19 YYYY SSSSSS V 19 = Patents for Invention YYYY = filling year in Brazil (4 characters) SSSSSS = original publication number is a consecutive series number allotted in ascending order (6 numbers) V - Check Digit (1 character)
Patents for invention | PI 09 00009-7 (National) PI 09 00016-0 (CUP) PI 03 16550-7 (PCT) PI 00 17423-8 (Divisional Application) C1 03 04952-3 (Certificate of Addition ) | 1971/12/21 | 2011/12/31 | Patent for Invetion NN XX YYYYY K NN = PI: Patents for Invention NN = C* for a Certificate of addition (* is aconsecutive series number allotted in ascending order - it's starts at one) XX = Filling year in Brazil (National or CUP) or Filing year of the PCT international application (2 Characters) YYYYY = consecutive series number allotted in ascending order (5 Characters) K = Check Digit (1 Character) PS.: The publication number and pantet number are the same.
Patents for invention | 10 2014 000091-7 (CUP) 10 2014 000176-0 (National) 11 2014 000021-2 (PCT) 12 2012 001008-1 (Divisional Application) 13 2012 017518-4 (Certificate of Addition ) | 2012/01/01 | present | Patent for Invetion BR ZZ XXXX YYYYYY K ZZ = 10 NO PCT national phase entry in Brazil (National or CUP) (2 Characters) ZZ = 11 PCT national phase entry in Brazil (2 Characters) ZZ = 12 Divisional application in Brazil (2 Characters) ZZ = 13 Certificate of Addition in Brazil (2 Characters) XXXX = Year to filing in Brazil (4 Characters) YYYYYY = Consecutive series number allotted in ascending order (6 Characters) K = Check Digit (1 Character)
Trademarks | 501500001 | 2019/10/02 | present | Designations received in Brazil though Madrid Protocol : Number 50 + International Registry Number (IRN), now composed of 7 digits
Trademarks | 1000001 |  | 1981/04/30 | Record number in ascending order (number of digits varied) + zeros in the left to form nine digits - for registrations in force until 04/30/1981
Trademarks | 600000001 |  | 1970/12/31 | Number 6 + Number series in ascending order (with 8 digits) for fillings not yet granted on 5/1/1981
Trademarks | 710000001 | 1971/01/01 | 1981/04/30 | Deposit year (2 digits) + Numerical series in ascending order (7 digits) for fillings not yet granted on 01/05/1981
Trademarks | 810000001 | 1981/05/01 | 2019/10/01 | Paper deposit: Number 8 + Number series in ascending order (with 7 digits) + Check Digit note: although the rule establishes the number 8 as the first number, the counting started with 81, in order to continue the processes of the previous rule (and avoid duplication with the processes deposited in 1980 and until 04/30/1981)
Trademarks | 900000001 | 2006/01/09 | present | Eletronic deposit: Number 9 + Numeric series in ascending order (with 7 digits) + Check Digit
Utility models | MU 7001384-5 (National) MU 9103176-1 (CUP) MU 9103168-0 (PCT) MU 8103407-5 (Divisional Application) | 1971/12/21 | 2011/12/31 | Utility Models NN XX YYYYY K NN = MU: Utility Model XX = Filling year in Brazil (national or CUP) or Filing year of the PCT international application (2 Characters) YYYYY = Consecutive series number allotted in ascending order (5 Characters) K = Check Digit (1 Character)
Utility models | 20 2012 000134-4 (National) 20 2012 000892-6 (CUP) 21 2012 022999-6 (PCT) 22 2015 007941-7 (Divisional Application) | 2012/01/01 | present | Utility Models BR ZZ XXXX YYYYYY K ZZ = 20 NO PCT national phase entry in Brazil (National or CUP) (2 Characters) ZZ = 21 PCT national phase entry in Brazil (2 Characters) ZZ = 22 Divisional application in Brazil (2 Characters) XXXX = Year to filing in Brazil (4 Characters) YYYYYY = Consecutive series number allotted in ascending order (6 Characters) K = Check Digit (1 Character)

## CI
Côte d’Ivoire

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Design patents | 8820 | 1850.01.01 | 2020.03.18 |
Patents for invention | 50 | 1850.01.01 | 2020.03.18 |
Utility models | 535 | 1850.01.01 | 2020.03.18 |

## CO
Colombia

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Circuit Topographies | NC2016/0001921 | 01/07/2016 | present | Since July 2016, application numbers have been allocated in annual series. They consist of the letters NC (New Creations), four digits indicating the year in which the application was received, a slash and a seven-digit number allocated in sequential order.
Circuit Topographies | 10073933 | 01/01/2006 | 30/06/2016 | Topographies of integrated circuits have been filed since 2006. The consecutive series numbers, which are allocated in annual series and ascending order, are preceded by the final two digits of the application filing year.
Industrial designs | 90644 | 01/01/1970 | 31/12/1991 | Prior to 1992, industrial design application numbers consisted of a six-digit consecutive number allocated in ascending order.
Industrial designs | 94003089 | 01/01/1992 | 30/06/2016 | Application numbers up to 376252 (regardless of the year of filing) were grouped together and preceded by the number 92. The consecutive numbers from 376253 to 425048 were preceded by the number 93. From 1994, the initial two-digit number corresponded to the last two digits of the filing year and the following six digits to the consecutive number in ascending order.
Industrial designs | NC2016/0000210 | 01/07/2016 | present | Since July 2016, application numbers have been allocated in annual series. They consist of the letters NC (New Creations), four digits indicating the year in which the application was received, a slash and a seven-digit number allocated in sequential order.
Patents for invention | 129986 | 01/01/1970 | 31/12/1991 | Prior to 1992, application numbers for patents for inventions consisted of a six-digit consecutive numbers allocated in ascending order.
Patents for invention | 92101152 | 01/01/1992 | 30/06/2016 | Application numbers up to 376252 (regardless of the year of filing) were grouped together and preceded by the number 92. The consecutive numbers from 376253 to 425048 were preceded by the number 93. From 1994, the initial two-digit number corresponded to the last two digits of the filing year and the following six digits to the consecutive number in ascending order.
Patents for invention | NC2016/0005856 | 01/07/2016 | present | Since July 2016, application numbers have been allocated in annual series. They consist of the letters NC (New Creations), four digits indicating the year in which the application was received, a slash and a seven-digit number allocated in sequential order.
Trademarks | 116203 | 01/01/1970 | 31/12/1991 | Prior to 1992, trademark application numbers consisted of a six-digit consecutive number allocated in ascending order.
Trademarks | 921169612 | 01/01/1992 | 30/06/2016 | Application numbers up to 376252 (regardless of the year of filing) were grouped together and preceded by the number 92. The consecutive numbers from 376253 to 425048 were preceded by the number 93. From 1994, the initial two-digit number corresponded to the last two digits of the filing year and the following six digits to the consecutive number in ascending order. In the case of trademarks, a number corresponding to the type of application was added at the end.
Trademarks | SD2016/0042017 | 01/07/2016 | present | Since July 2016, application numbers have been allocated in annual series. They consist of the letters SD (Distinctive Signs), four digits indicating the year in which the application was received, a slash and a seven-digit number allocated in sequential order.
Utility models | 116256 | 01/01/1970 | 31/12/1991 | Prior to 1992, utility model application numbers consisted of a six-digit consecutive number allocated in ascending order.
Utility models | 92116256 | 01/01/1992 | 30/06/2016 | Application numbers up to 376252 (regardless of the year of filing) were grouped together and preceded by the number 92. The consecutive numbers from 376253 to 425048 were preceded by the number 93. From 1994, the initial two-digit number corresponded to the last two digits of the filing year and the following six digits to the consecutive number in ascending order.
Utility models | NC2016/0003950 | 01/07/2016 | present | Since July 2016, application numbers have been allocated in annual series. They consist of the letters NC (New Creations), four digits indicating the year in which the application was received, a slash and a seven-digit number allocated in sequential order.

## CR
Costa Rica

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Circuit Topographies | 2018-477 | 2018.10.08 | present | The number appearing under Sample Number corresponds to the consecutive number for applications filed from 2011, as previously indicated.
Industrial designs | 2182 | 1970.08.31 | present | The number appearing under Sample Number corresponds to the consecutive number for industrial design applications. In 2011, however, the international numbering system was adopted, as explained below under Patents for invention. In other words, in Costa Rica, the consecutive order of filing is followed, rather than numbering according to the type of application.
Industrial designs | 114 | 1994.01.28 | present | The number appearing under Sample Number corresponds to the consecutive number for industrial design applications as REGISTERED utility models. This consecutive number is not the same as the consecutive number for the initial application filing.
Patents for invention | 50272 | 1923.02.12 | present | The number appearing under Sample Number corresponds to the consecutive number for applications. In 2011, however, the international numbering system was adopted (the year and the consecutive number of that year, starting at 1).
Patents for invention | 2419 | 1972.11.21 | present | The number appearing under Sample Number corresponds to the consecutive number for applications for REGISTERED patents for inventions. This consecutive number is not the same as the consecutive number for the initial application filing.
Utility models | 41 | 1971.09.27 | present | The number appearing under Sample Number corresponds to the consecutive number for utility model applications. In 2011, however, the international numbering system was adopted, as explained above under Patents for invention. In other words, in Costa Rica, the consecutive order of filing is followed, rather than numbering according to the type of application.
Utility models | 114 | 1994.01.28 | present | The number appearing under Sample Number corresponds to the consecutive number for industrial design applications as REGISTERED utility models. This consecutive number is not the same as the consecutive number for the initial application filing.

## CZ
Czechia

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Circuit Topographies | 6 |  |  | Publication numbers are given as continuous series.
Industrial designs | 37472 |  |  | Industrial design numbers are given as continuous series.
Patents for invention | 308074 |  |  | Publication numbers are given as continuous series and consist of six digits.
Patents for invention | CZ/EP 2982551 T3 |  |  | Publication numbers of European patents validated in the Czech Republic consist of code CZ (Czech Republic), slash, EP code (European patent), number (it is original number of the European patent) and T3 (translation).
Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) | 2334687/602 |  |  | SPC numbers consist of publication numbers of original patents, slash and numbers of SPC applications.
Trademarks | 378239 |  |  | Trademark numbers are given as continuous series.
Utility models | 33826 |  |  | Registration numbers are given as continuous series.

## DE
Germany

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Circuit Topographies | T 87 50 002.7, 2 95 75001.4 | 1987 | 2003 | Position 1: IP type "T" for topographies 1987-1994 "2" for utility models or topographies 1995-2003 (distinguished by range of serial number) Positions 2-3: year Positions 4-8: serial number. after 1994 range 75001-79999 denotes topographies Position 9: control digit separated by '.'
Circuit Topographies | 22 2005 000001.7 | 2004 | present | Pos. 1-2: Type of IP right. "22" denotes topography Pos 3-6: year Pos. 7-12: serial number, six digits, fixed length Pos. 13: control digit, separated by ´.´ modulo 11 check digit algorithm
Design patents | MP7121 | 1973 | 1990 | design patent (after 1973) in former German Democratic Republic U for originator´s certificate/ MP for design patent, then four-digit serial number
Geographical Indications | 3 07 99200.4 | 1995 | 2007 | Position 1: IP type "3" for trade marks and geographical indications (distinguished in range of serial number) Positions 2-3: year Positions 4-8: serial number 99000-99999 denotes geographical indication Position 9: control digit separated by '.'
Geographical Indications | H17 | 1985 | 1990 | gGographical Indications of former German Democratic Republic Continuous numbers, which can be prefixed by indications of the type, i.e. W ("Warenzeichen"=trade mark), or H ("Herkunftsangabe"=geographical indication). The whole number can also be prefixed by DDR (=German abbreviation for German Democratic Republic)
Industrial designs | MR 28 192 | unknown | 1988.06.30 | The continuous serial number (positions 3-7) are prefixed by MR to denote the IP type design ("Musterregister"=registry of designs).
Industrial designs | M 88 03034.2, 4 98 12345.6 | 1988.07.01 | 2007 | Position 1: IP type "M" for designs, used until 30.6.1998 "4" for designs after 30.6.1998 Positions 2-3: year Positions 4-8: serial number between 1998 until end of 2004, range 50000-99999 denotes typography Position 9: control digit separated by '.'
Industrial designs | Gs.5497 | 1952 | 1990 | Industrial designs in former German Democratic Republic Gs for design, then 4 digit serial number
Industrial designs | 40 2011 012345.5 | 2007 | present | Pos. 1-2: Type of IP right. "40" denotes designs Pos 3-6: year Pos. 7-12: serial number, six digits, fixed length Pos. 13: control digit, separated by ´.´ modulo 11 check digit algorithm
other | U7124 | 1973 | 1990 | Originator's certificate (after 1973) in former German Democratic Republic U for originator´s certificate/ MP for design patent, then four-digit serial number
Patents for invention | P 18 00 001.6 | 10/1/1968 | 12/31/1994 | pos 1: P IP type - P for patent pos 2-3: year (code = two-digit year minus 50, i.e. 18 would denote 1968) pos 4-8: serial number (restarted every year) pos 9: control digit separated by '.'
Patents for invention | 1 95 01 234.8 | 1995 | 2003 | Position 1: IP type (further subdivision by number ranges in serial numbers), "1" for patent related Positions 2-3: year Positions 4-8: serial number (00001-74999 denote national patent applications) Position 9: control digit separated by '.'
Patents for invention | WP 22 f7 / 9269, AP A01D / 260 426 1 | 1949 | 1990 | Patents of former German Democratic Republic application numbers: Pos 1-2: denotes subtypes of patents: WP ("Wirtschaftspatent" = economic patent) AP ("Ausschließungspatent"=exclusive patent). pos. 3-6: classification information pos. 7 ff (after '/'): consecutive number Between 1949 and 1951 additional numbers are inserted in pos.3-4 and the classification is only in pos. 5-6.
Patents for invention | 28 60 001.3 | 1978 | 1988 | EP applications with DE designation Position 1-2: application year (code = two-digit year minus 50) Position 3: IP type 6, 7, 8 all denote EP with DE designation 9 denotes PCT with DE designation in national phase Positions: 4-7: serial number Position 8: control digit separated by '.'
Patents for invention | 33 90 003.5 | 1983 | 1994 | PCT in the national phase Position 1-2: application year (code = two-digit year minus 50) Position 3: IP type 6, 7, 8 all denote EP with DE designation 9 denotes PCT with DE designation in national phase Positions: 4-7: serial number Position 8: control digit separated by '.'
Patents for invention | 1 96 80 001.3 | 1995 | 2003 | PCT nat. phase Position 1: IP type (further subdivision by number ranges in serial numbers), "1" for patent related Positions 2-3: year Positions 4-8: serial number Position 9: control digit separated by '.'
Patents for invention | 5 00 12345.4, 6 02 12345.3 | 1989 | 2003 | granted EP applications with DE designation Position 1: IP type "5" for EP filed in German "6" for EP filed in English/French Positions 2-3: year Positions 4-8: serial number Position 9: control digit separated by '.'
Patents for invention | 10 2009 012345.8 | 2004 | present | PCT in national phase Pos. 1-2: Type of IP right. "10" denotes patents "11" PCT applications in the national phase "50" EP patent with DE designation filed in German "60" EP patent with DE designation English/French Pos 3-6: year Pos. 7-12: serial number, six digits, fixed length Pos. 13: control digit, separated by ´.´ modulo 11 check digit algorithm
Patents for invention | 10 2009 012345.8, 11 2008 000123.5 | 2004 | present | EP patent with DE designation Pos. 1-2: Type of IP right. "10" denotes patents "11" PCT applications in the national phase "50" EP patent with DE designation filed in German "60" EP patent with DE designation English/French Pos 3-6: year Pos. 7-12: serial number, six digits, fixed length Pos. 13: control digit, separated by ´.´ modulo 11 check digit algorithm
Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) | 1 94 75 010.8 | 1995 | 2003 | Position 1: IP type (further subdivision by number ranges in serial numbers), "1" for patent related Positions 2-3: year Positions 4-8: serial number in 1995-2001 range for SPCs was 75001-79999 in 2001-2003 range for SPCs was 99001-99999 Position 9: control digit separated by '.'
Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) | 12 2006 000030.5 | 2004 | present | Pos. 1-2: Type of IP right. "12" denotes SPC Pos 3-6: year Pos. 7-12: serial number, six digits, fixed length Pos. 13: control digit, separated by ´.´ modulo 11 check digit algorithm
Trademarks | R 41613 / 21 Wz | 1894 | 1994 | (the format was also used for patents, utility models, utility certificates but discontinued for those IP types before 1970) pos 1: first letter of applicant name pos 2 and following: continuous numbering for this letter pos 7 (before '/') for trade marks: classification of goods followed by "Wz" to indicate trademark
Trademarks | 3 95 12345.3 | 1995 | 2007 | Position 1: IP type "3" for trade marks and geographical indications (distinguished in range of serial number) Positions 2-3: year Positions 4-8: serial number 99000-99999 denotes geographical indication Position 9: control digit separated by '.'
Trademarks | W12345 | 1949 | 1990 | Trademarks of former German Demicratuc Republic Continuous numbers, which can be prefixed by indications of the type, i.e. W ("Warenzeichen"=trade mark), or H ("Herkunftsangabe"=geographical indication). The whole number can also be prefixed by DDR (=German abbreviation for German Democratic Republic)
Trademarks | 30 2011 012345.4 | 2008 | present | Pos. 1-2: Type of IP right. "30" denotes trademarks Pos 3-6: year Pos. 7-12: serial number, six digits, fixed length Pos. 13: control digit, separated by ´.´ modulo 11 check digit algorithm
Utility models | G 68 00001.6, 92 12345.7, 2 97 12345.9 | 1968 | 2003 | Position 1: IP type "G" for utility models 1968-1994 (often omitted in citations) "2" for utility models or topographies 1995-2003 Positions 2-3: year Positions 4-8: serial number after 1994: range 00001-74999 national u.m. range 80001-99999 u.m. from PCT Position 9: control digit separated by '.'
Utility models | 20 2011 012345.5 | 2004 | present | Utility Models/Utility Certificates Pos. 1-2: Type of IP right. "20" denotes utility model "21" denotes PCT application in national phase (utility model) Pos 3-6: year Pos. 7-12: serial number, six digits, fixed length Pos. 13: control digit, separated by ´.´ modulo 11 check digit algorithm
Utility models | 21 2009 000012.4 | 2004 | present | PCT in national phase (utility model) Pos. 1-2: Type of IP right. "20" denotes utility model "21" denotes PCT application in national phase (utility model) Pos 3-6: year Pos. 7-12: serial number, six digits, fixed length Pos. 13: control digit, separated by ´.´ modulo 11 check digit algorithm

## EA
Eurasian Patent Organization (EAPO)

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Patents for invention | 1234 | 1997-03-31 | present | Patent document under INID code (11). Publication numbers are given by consecutive series number allotted in ascending order.
Patents for invention | 200100123 | 1996-01-01 | present | Patent document under INID code (21). Publication number consists of year of filing of application (positions 1-4) and annual serial number (positions 5-9), were code "0" in position 5 indicates paper filing procedure.
Patents for invention | 201650123 | 2016-10-31 | 2016-12-31 | Patent document under INID code (21). Publication number consists of year of filing of application (positions 1-4) and annual serial number (positions 5-9), were code "5" in position 5 indicates paper filing procedure without forming an electronic dossier.
Patents for invention | 200870123 | 2008-04-07 | 2013-12-31 | Patent document under INID code (21). Publication number consists of year of filing of application (positions 1-4) and annual serial number (positions 5-9), were code "7" in position 5 indicates e-filing procedure through ADEPT system.
Patents for invention | 201190123 | 2011-05-20 | present | Patent document under INID code (21). Publication number consists of year of filing of application (positions 1-4) and annual serial number (positions 5-9), were code "9" in position 5 indicates e-filing procedure through EAPO-ONLINE system.

## EC
Ecuador

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Circuit Topographies | SENADI-2020-0003 | 2014 | present |
Industrial designs | SENADI-2018--00002 | 2014 | present | Physically Previously SDI-YEAR-NUMBER
Patents for invention | SENADI-2020-00001 | 2014 | present | Previously IEPI-YEAR-NUMBER Physically Previously SP-YEAR-NUMBER
Trademarks | SENADI-2020-0004 | 2014 | present | Physically Previously IEPI-YEAR-NUMBER
Utility models | SENADI-2020-00001 | 2014 | present | Physically Previously SMU-YEAR-NUMBER

## EM
European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Industrial designs | 000000013-0001 | 2003.04.01 | present | Registered Community Design numbers are given as a continuous series. The format is the format is: • a serial number of 8 digits followed by a check digit • a separator '-' (dash) and then • a serial number of 4 digits stating by 0001 The last 4 digits serve to identify the design number within a multiple application. The last 4 digits of a single application are always 0001
Trademarks | 13672 | 1996.04.01 | present | European Union trade mark numbers are given as a continuous series. The last digit of the number is a check digit.

## FI
Finland

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Industrial designs | 26100 | 1971 | present | Registration numbers are given by consecutive series number allotted in ascending order.
Patents for invention | FI 1629/74 A7 | 1968.01.01 | 1974.12.31 | The application publication number consisting of the country code, the application number, a slash, the application year (YY) and kind code A7.
Patents for invention | FI 900221 A7 | 1975.01.01 | 2018.12.31 | The application publication number consisting of the country code, the application year, the application number and kind code A7. The application year is designated by the two left-most digits for 1975-1999 and four left-most digits for 2000 onwards.
Patents for invention | FI 20197089 A1 | 2018.09.01 | present | The application publication number consisting of the country code, the application year (CCYY), the application number and kind code A1.
Patents for invention | FI 121534 B | 1968.09.10 | present | Patent specification numbers are given by the country code, consecutive series number allotted in ascending order and kind code B.
Patents for invention | FI 127459 B1 | 1999.04.15 | present | Corrected patent specification numbers are given by the country code, consecutive series number allotted in ascending order and kind code B1.
Patents for invention | FI 126588 B2 | 2005.03.23 | present | The patent specification amended after opposition. Numbers are given by the country code, consecutive series number allotted in ascending order and kind code B2.
Patents for invention | FI 121938 B3 | 2010.08.13 | present | The patent specification amended after administrative reexamination. Numbers are given by the country code, consecutive series number allotted in ascending order and kind code B3.
Patents for invention | FI 99285 C | 1968.05.31 | 1998.09.30 | Patent specification numbers are given by the country code, the consecutive series number allotted in ascending order and kind code C.
Patents for invention | FI 20187016 L | 1980.10.01 | 2018.08.31 | The patent abstract publication number consisting of the country code, the application year and the application number and kind code L. The application year is designated by the two left-most digits for 1975-1999 and four left-most digits for 2000 onwards.
Patents for invention | EP 3491772 T3 | 1997 | present | The publication number for a translation of claims of a European patent application. Such publication numbers consist of the office code EP followed by a serial number allotted in ascending order and kind code T1 - T7.
Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) | 515 | 1995.03.01 | present | Registration numbers are given by consecutive series number allotted in ascending order.
Trademarks | 272500 | 1889 | present | Registration numbers are given by consecutive series number allotted in ascending order. In case the registration is divided, a suffix letter is added after the registration number (letters A, B, ...).
Utility models | 12560 | 1992.02.03 | present | Registration numbers are given by consecutive series number allotted in ascending order.

## FR
France

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Circuit Topographies |  |  |  |
Circuit Topographies | 0018 TPS96 |  |  | The number allocated for publication is an annual serial number consisting of four digits, three letters (TPS) and the last two digits of the year in question.
Geographical Indications | IG 20-001 | 2015 | present | The application number consists of the letters IG (geographical indication), the last two digits of the year of filing and a three-digit serial number starting from 1 allocated in ascending order in line with the number of filings for the year in question.
Geographical Indications | INPI-2001 | 2015 | present | The number of the certified geographical indication consists of the letters INPI (acronym of the French IP Office), the last two digits of the year of certification and a two-digit serial number starting at 1 allocated in ascending order in line with the number of filings for the year in question.
Industrial designs | 95 2374 | 1980 | 2009 | The number allocated upon initial filing for designs and models consists of the last two digits of the year of filing, followed by a four-digit number rising in ascending order for a given year. The number is common to all reproductions belonging to the same filing.
Industrial designs | 2018 2374 | 2010 | present | The number allocated upon initial filing for designs and models consists of the year of filing (four digits), followed by a four-digit number in ascending order for a given year. The number is common to all reproductions belonging to the same filing.
Industrial designs |  | 1910 | present | A continuous numbering series comprising six digits has been in use since the origins of industrial designs. Since Decree No. 92-792 of August 13, 1992, entered into force, each reproduction belonging to the same filing has been published under its own publication number.
Patents for invention | 2 731 609 ; 3 086 834 | 1968 | present | The publication number is given at the time of publication of the patent application or utility certificate application. The numbering is continuous; it began with the number 2 000 001 when the 1968 Patent Act entered into force. The numbering is maintained for patents and utility certificates already granted.
Patents for invention | 96 03098 ; 17 61127 ; 17 70001 | 1968 | 2018 | The filing number is allocated at the time of filing the patent application or utility certificate application. It consists of the last two digits of the filing year, followed by a five-digit number rising in ascending order for a given year: from 00001 to 49999 for paper filings, from 50001 to 69999 for filings made online using epoline (the European Patent Office filing tool) and from 70001 to 99999 for filings made online using INPI filing tools.
Patents for invention | 19 10600 | 2019 | present | The filing number is allocated at the time of filing the patent application or utility certificate application. It consists of the last two digits of the filing year, followed by a five-digit number rising in ascending order for a given year.
Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) | 17C0001 ; 17C1001 | 1992 | present | The number allocated at the time of filing is maintained for the publication of applications for Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) and also for publication of the grant. It consists of the last two digits of the filing year, followed by the letter C and a four-digit number rising in ascending order for a given year: from 0001 to 0999 for paper filings and from 1000 to 9999 for online filings.
Trademarks | 91 400 001 ; 96 605 025 |  | 1999 | No specific numbering system is used for registering marks. The numbering used for filing is maintained for the registered title. It consists of the last two digits of the filing year, followed by a six-digit number allocated in a continuous sequence from the number 400 001.
Trademarks | 18 4 501 516 | 2000 | present | No specific numbering system is used for registering marks. The numbering used for filing is maintained for the registered title. It consists of the last two digits of the filing year, followed by a seven-digit number allocated in a continuous sequence from the number 3 000 001.

## GB
United Kingdom

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Industrial designs | 6000200 | 2016 | present | New Designs numbering system started in August 2016 with the 6000000 number range. Application number sequence covers electronic and paper filings. Numbers are assigned in consecutive sequence.
Industrial designs | 944932 | 1884 | 1989 | Non-textile applications started at 1 in 1884 and ran consecutively to number 1061406 in July 1989.
Industrial designs | 509483 | 1884 | 1989 | Textile applications also ran consecutively to number 515454 up to July 1989.
Industrial designs | 2055576 | 1989 | 2016 | When the 1988 Copyright, Designs and Patents Act came into effect August 1989, a new numbering system started; applications for paper filed non-textiles numbered from 2000000; applications for textiles numbered from 600000. The numbering system is continuous.
Industrial designs | 600259 | 1989 | 2001 | When the 1988 Copyright, Designs and Patents Act came into effect August 1989, a new numbering system started; applications for non-textiles numbered from 2000000; applications for textiles numbered from 600000. The numbering system is continuous.
Industrial designs | 5000007 | 2015 | 2016 | An additional number sequence for Designs, starting at 5000000 was introduced in 2015 to differentiate online filed Designs applications from paper applications.
Patents for invention | GB1348845 | 1949 | present | Publication number format used for GB patent applications filed prior to June 1978. Ongoing use of this publication range to cover previously sealed applications under Patents Act 1949 proceedings. Publication numbers are given by consecutive series number allotted in ascending order.
Patents for invention | GB2000001 | 04.01.1979 | present | Publication number format used for GB patent applications filed from June 1978 onwards, but published from 1st January 1979. Ongoing use of this publication number range for all new GB patent applications. Publication numbers are given by consecutive series number allotted in ascending order.
Patents for invention | GB22936/71 | 1949 | 31.12.1978 | Patent application number format used for GB patents up to 31.12.1978, this format was used according to the 1949 Patents Act. Application numbers are given by annual series. The last two digits represent the year of application.
Patents for invention | GB1802693.0 | 01.01.1979 | present | Numbering system introduced according to the 1977 Patents Act. Application numbers are given by annual series. The first two digits of the number represent the last two digits of the year of application. The digit after the point is a check digit. Ongoing use of this application number range for all new GB patent applications.
Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) | SPC/GB93/001 | 1993 | present | Application number format used for GB patents with designated SPC protection. SPC numbers are given by the year of filing /nn and in consecutive ascending number order starting at /001 for each new year.
Trademarks | 1489302 | 1938 | 30.10.1994 | The first trademark application was filed on 1.1.1876. The numbering system was continuous with no known breaks until the New Act was introduced in 1994. Last number allocated under the 1938 Act was 1589830.
Trademarks | UK00002000001 | 31.10.1994 | 28.03.2013 | Numbering system introduced as a result of the introduction of the 1994 Trade Marks Act. The numbering system is continuous starting with the number 2000001, as from October 31, 1994, though some numbers have been suppressed to aid internal file distribution. Numbering was in sequential order with last number allocated as UK00002658297 which was filed 28.03.2013 and registered 19.07.2013.
Trademarks | UK00002900281 | 28.03.2013 | 28.03.2013 | Numbering system introduced during the transition from paper based to electronic working, used as a transition number sequence between the switch off of the UK00002000001 system and use of the UK00003000001 system.
Trademarks | UK00003000001 | 22.03.2013 | present | Numbering system used following the introduction of electronic working on internal Trade Mark systems. The numbering system is continuous starting with UK00003000001 and is being used presently. Numbers are allocated in sequential order.

## HK
Hong Kong, China

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Industrial designs | 2015772.7 | 1997-06-27 | present | This number applies to application or registration. It consists of two-digit year of filing, five-digit serial number, a dot and a check digit and refers to design application filed with one design only.
Industrial designs | 2015775.4M001 | 1997-06-27 | present | This number applies to application or registration. It consists of two-digit year of filing, five-digit serial number, a dot, a check digit, and letter M and serial number which indicates that it is a design application with one design split from a multiple design application originally filed with two or more designs.
Patents for invention | 79000146 | 1979 | 1997-06-26 | Before 27 June 1997, the patent system in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region ("HKSAR") was based on the Registration of Patents Ordinance (Chapter 42 of the Laws of Hong Kong) ("Cap. 42"). That system was essentially a re-registration system based on a first registration taking affect in the UK. This application number applies to the patents which were granted under Cap.42 and other relevant patents granted under the UK Patents Act 1949 or 1977 during the transitional period after that date (collectively "deemed standard patents"). It consists of two-digit year of filing, a digit 0, and a five-digit serial number. The digit 0 indicates deemed standard patents. Since 27 June 1997, the Patents Ordinance (Cap. 514) ("Cap. 514") have come into force and there are two types of patents, namely, standard patent which is based on one of the patents granted by CNIPA, EPO (designating UK) or UKIPO ("standard patent by re-registration") and short-term patent which is mainly based on formality examination. The patentability requirements for standard patent by registration and short-term patent are the same whereas the terms of protection for them are 20 years and 8 years respectively. Since 19 December 2019 when the amended Cap. 514 has come into force, there is an additional type of standard patent i.e. standard patent (O) where substantive examination of the application concerned is conducted by the Registrar of Patents of HKSAR and the standard patent by re-registration is named as standard patent (R).
Patents for invention | 790349 | 1979 | 1997-06-26 | This publication number applies to deemed standard patents. It consists of a digit 0, two-digit year of filing and a four-digit serial number. The digit 0 indicates deemed standard patents.
Patents for invention | 97101501.4 | 1997-06-27 | 2019-12-18 | This application number applies to standard patent by registration. It consists of two-digit year of filing, a digit 1, a five-digit serial number, a dot and a check digit.
Patents for invention | 1000001 | 1997-06-27 | 2019-12-18 | This publication number applies to standard patent (R) applications filed on or before 18 December 2019. It consist of a digit 1 and a six-digit serial number.
Patents for invention | 42019000075.2 | 2019-12-19 | present | This application number applies to standard patent (R) applications filed on or after 19 December 2019 whose corresponding patents in CNIPA, EPO (designating UK) or UKIPO are NOT based on PCT applications. It consists of a digit 4, four-digit year of filing, a six-digit serial number, a dot, and a check digit. The digit 4 indicates that the corresponding patents are not based on PCT applications..
Patents for invention | 62019000080.7 | 2019-12-19 | present | This application number applies to standard patent (R) applications filed on or after 19 December 2019 whose corresponding patents in CNIPA, EPO (designating UK) or UKIPO are based on PCT applications. It consists of a digit 6, four-digit year of filing, a six-digit serial number, a dot, and a check digit. The digit 6 indicates that the corresponding patents are based on PCT applications.
Patents for invention | 30000556 | 2019-12-19 | present | This publication number applies to standard patent (R) applications filed on or after 19 December 2019. It consists of a digit 3 and a seven-digit serial number. The digit 3 indicates standard patent (R) applications.
Patents for invention | 22019000112.7 | 2019-12-19 | present | This application number applies to the standard patent (O) applications. It consists of a digit 2, four-digit year of filing, a six-digit serial number, a dot and a check digit. The digit 2 indicates standard patent (O) applications.
Patents for invention | 20001792 | 2019-12-19 | present | This publication number applies to standard patent (O) applications. It consists of a digit 2 and a seven-digit serial number. The digit 2 indicates standard patent (O) applications.
Trademarks | 1981B0009 | 1981 | present | This is a registration number with 9 digits for trade marks registered under the Trade Marks Ordinance (Cap. 43) ("Cap. 43") which was repealed on 4 April 2003. The numbering convention is yyyyXnnnn where yyyy is the year of registration, and X is the Part/type under which the mark is registered (values B, C and D refer to Part B registration, Certification mark and Defensive mark respectively), and nnnn is a sequential number assigned to each of the trademarks registered in that year.
Trademarks | 1982B0007AA | 2003-04-04 | present | This is a registration number with 11 digits for trade marks registered under Cap. 43. The numbering convention is yyyyXnnnn where yyyy is the year of registration, and X is the Part /type under which the mark is registered (values B, C and D refer to Part B registration, Certification mark and Defensive mark respectively), and nnnn is a sequential number assigned to each of the trademarks registered in that year, and ZZ are sequential letters (AA-ZZ) indicating the child records created as a result of merger, division or partial assignment.
Trademarks | PA199903781AA | 2003-04-04 | present | This is an application number with 13 digits for trade mark applications filed under Cap. 43. The numbering convention is PAyyyynnnnnZZ where PA is the prefix which refers to Pending Application, yyyy is the year of application and nnnnn is a sequential number assigned to each of the applications filed in that year, and ZZ are sequential letters (AA-ZZ) indicating the child records created as a result of merger, division or partial assignment.
Trademarks | 300000016 | 2003-04-04 | present | This is an application or registration number with 9 digits for trade mark applications filed under the Trade Marks Ordinance (Cap. 559) ("Cap. 559") which has come into force since 4 April 2003. It consists of a digit 3, a seven-digit serial number and a check digit at the end. For example, 300000016 is the first number assigned
Trademarks | 300002393AA | 2003-04-04 | present | This is an application or registration number with 11 digits for trade mark applications filed under Cap. 559. The numerical part consists of a digit 3, a seven-digit serial number and a check digit at the end. The 2-letter suffix is sequential (AA-ZZ) indicating the child records created as a result of merger, division or partial assignment.
Utility models | 1000954 | 1997-06-27 | 2019-12-18 | This publication number applies to short-term patent applications filed on or before 18 December 2019. It consists of a digit 1 and a six-digit serial number.
Utility models | 32019000006.9 | 2019-12-19 | present | This application number applies to short-term patent applications filed on or after 19 December 2019. It consists of a digit 3, four-digit year of filing, a six-digit serial number, a dot and a check digit. The digit 3 indicates short-term patent applications NOT based on PCT applications designating China.
Utility models | 52020002360.1 | 2019-12-19 | present | This application number applies to short-term patent applications filed on or after 19 December 2019. It consists of a digit 5, four-digit year of filing, a six-digit serial number, a dot and a check digit. The digit 5 indicates short-term patent applications based on PCT applications designating China.
Utility models | 30000556 | 2019-12-19 | present | This publication number applies to short-term patent applications filed on or after 19 December 2019. It consists of a digit 3 and a seven-digit serial number. The digit 3 indicates short-term patent applications.
Utility models | 97101501.4 | 1997-06-27 | 2019-12-18 | This application number applies to short-term patent applications filed on or before 18 December 2019. It consists of two-digit year of filing, a digit 1, a five-digit serial number, a dot and a check digit.

## HR
Croatia

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Circuit Topographies | T20130001 | 2013.09.30 | present | The letter T denotes the type of industrial property right. The first four digits indicate the year of filing of the application. The next four digits indicate the serial number of the application. The publication number is the same as the application number.
Industrial designs | U960061-12 | 1994.04.30 | present* | Registration numbers in multiple designs application start with U (designs) respectively, followed by two characters for the year and four characters for the ordinal number of the design in the year and followed by "-" and the ordinal number of the design within a multiple application * Industrial designs valid (renewed and published in the official gazette in the SIPO web site)
Industrial designs | M990005A | 2000.02.29 | 2001.08.31 | Design applications applied for up to 31.12.1999. and published after 1.1.2000 start with M (models) followed by two characters for the year and four characters for the ordinal number of the model in the year and followed by A
Industrial designs | U990246A | 2000.02.29 | 2001.08.31 | Design applications applied for up to 31.12.1999. and published after 1.1.2000 start with U (designs) followed by two characters for the year and four characters for the ordinal number of the design in the year and followed by A
Industrial designs | M990054A-10 | 2000.02.29 | 2001.08.31 | Designs in multiple applications applied for up to 31.12.1999. and published after 1.1.2000 - every number start with M (models) followed by two characters for the year and four characters for the ordinal number of the design in the year and followed by A is followed by "-" and the ordinal number of the design within a multiple application.
Industrial designs | U990132A-4 | 2000.02.29 | 2001.08.31 | Designs in multiple applications applied for up to 31.12.1999. and published after 1.1.2000 - every number start with U (designs) followed by two characters for the year and four characters for the ordinal number of the design in the year and followed by A is followed by "-" and the ordinal number of the design within a multiple application.
Industrial designs | D20010074A | 2000.02.29 | 2006.04.30 | Designs applications published before registration start with D, followed by four characters for the year and four characters for the ordinal number of the design in the year, and followed by a letter A.
Industrial designs | D20030164A-13 | 2000.02.29 | 2006.04.30 | Designs in multiple applications published before registration start with D, followed by four characters for the year and four characters for the ordinal number of the design in the year, and followed by a letter A is followed by "-" and the ordinal number of the design within a multiple application.
Industrial designs | D20130005 | 2000.02.29 | present | Registration numbers of industrial designs start with D, followed by four characters for the year and four characters for the ordinal number of the design in the year.
Industrial designs | D20130181-12 | 2000.02.29 | present | Registration numbers of industrial designs in multiple designs application start with D, followed by four characters for the year and four characters for the ordinal number of the design in the year and is followed by "-" and the ordinal number of the design within a multiple application.
Industrial designs | M990005 | 1994.04.30 | present* | Registration numbers of industrial designs start with M (models) followed by two characters for the year and four characters for the ordinal number of the model in the year. * Industrial designs valid (renewed and published in the official gazette in the SIPO web site)
Industrial designs | U920142 | 1994.04.30 | present* | Registration numbers of industrial designs start with U (designs) followed by two characters for the year and four characters for the ordinal number of the design in the year. * Industrial designs valid (renewed and published in the official gazette in the SIPO web site)
Industrial designs | M950005-6 | 1994.04.30 | present* | Registration numbers in multiple designs application start with M (models) followed by two characters for the year and four characters for the ordinal number of the model in the year and followed by "-" and the ordinal number of the model within a multiple application * Industrial designs valid (renewed and published in the official gazette in the SIPO web site)
Patents for invention | P920001 | 1994.04.30 | 2012.04.30 | The letter P denotes the type of industrial property right. The first two digits indicate the year of filing of the application. The next four digits indicate the serial number of the application. The publication number is the same as the application number.
Patents for invention | PK931105 | 2001.04.30 | 2008.08.31 | The letters PK denote the type of industrial property right. The first two digits indicate the year of filing of the application. The next four digits indicate the serial number of the application. The publication number is the same as the application number. PK = Consensual patent
Patents for invention | P20010123 | 2000.06.30 | present | The letter P denotes the type of industrial property right. The first four digits indicate the year of filing of the application. The next four digits indicate the serial number of the application. The publication number is the same as the application number.
Patents for invention | PK20010257 | 2001.10.31 | present | The letters PK denote the type of industrial property right. The first four digits indicate the year of filing of the application. The next four digits indicate the serial number of the application. The publication number is the same as the application number. PK = Consensual patent
Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) | S20130001 | 2013.09.30 | present | The letter S denotes the type of industrial property right. The first four digits indicate the year of filing of the request. The next four digits indicate the serial number of the request. The registration number is the same as the request number.
Trademarks | Ž920001A | 1994.04.30 | present | Numbers of trademark applications starts with letter Ž, followed by two characters for the year and four characters for the ordinal number of the trademark application in the year and followed by letter A.
Trademarks | Ž920001 | 1994.04.30 | present | Registration numbers of trademarks starts with letter Ž, followed by two characters for the year and four characters for the ordinal number of the trademark registration in the year.
Trademarks | Z20000001A | 2000.01.05 | present | Numbers of trademark applications starts with letter Z, followed by four characters for the year and four characters for the ordinal number of the trademark application in the year.
Trademarks | Z20000001 | 2000.01.05 | present | Registration numbers of trademarks starts with Z, followed by four characters for the year and four characters for the ordinal number of the trademark registration in the year.
Utility models | UM20200001 | 2020 |  | The letters UM denote the type of industrial property right. The first four digits indicate the year of filing of the application. The next four digits indicate the serial number of the application. The registration number is the same as the application number. Intended for use starting in 2020.

## HU
Hungary

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Circuit Topographies | I9300001 | 1992.01.01 | present | Application numbers The number always starts with a 'I', then followed by the two digits of the year of the application which is followed by five digits which represent the number of the application in that year.
Circuit Topographies | 1 | 1992.01.01 | present | Registration numbers The numbering runs from 1 to infinite
Industrial designs | D1400015 | 1970.01.01 | present | Application numbers The number always starts with a 'D', then followed by the two digits of the year of the application which is followed by five digits which represent the number of the application in that year.
Industrial designs | 92123 | 1970.01.01 | present | Registration numbers The numbering runs from 1 to infinite
Industrial designs | DM000001 | 1979.07.04 | present | Both Application and Registration numbers The number always starts with 'DM', then followed by six digits which represent the number of the application.
Patents for invention | BA-2486 | 1970.01.01 | 1979.12.31 | Application numbers The two (or sometimes more for eg. SCHA) letter part of the code reprents the monogram of the applicant. The numbering runs from 1 to infinite.
Patents for invention | 2017/80 | 1980.01.01 | 1991.12.31 | Application numbers The left part of the code represents number of the opplication in a given year (between 1 and infinite), the right two digits represt the year itself.
Patents for invention | P9500146 | 1992.01.01 | present | Application numbers The number always starts with a 'P', then followed by the two digits of the year of the application which is followed by five digits which represent the number of the application in that year.
Patents for invention | 181006 | 1970.01.01 | present | Registration numbers The numbering runs from 1 to infinite.
Patents for invention | E09165318 | 2003.05.01 | present | Application numbers of european patents The number is the same as the european application number without the 'P' letter.
Patents for invention | E030832 | 2003.05.01 | present | Registration numbers of european patents The number always starts with an 'E', then followed by a six digits number.
Plant patents | F0300023 | 2003.01.01 | present | Plant variety protection Application numbers The number always starts with a 'F', then followed by the two digits of the year of the application which is followed by five digits which represent the number of the application in that year.
Plant patents | 6 | 2003.01.01 | present | Plant variety protection Registration numbers The numbering runs from 1 to infinite.
Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) | S1200022 | 2004.05.01 | present | Application numbers The number always starts with a 'S', then followed by the two digits of the year of the application which is followed by five digits which represent the number of the application in that year.
Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) | S000002 | 2004.05.01 | present | Registration numbers The number always starts with an 'S', then followed by a six digits number.
Trademarks | M8000684 | 1970.01.01 | present | Application numbers The number always starts with a 'M', then followed by the two digits of the year of the application which is followed by five digits which represent the number of the application in that year.
Trademarks | 122326 | 1970.01.01 | present | Registration numbers The numbering runs from 1 to infinite
Trademarks | A1456413 | 1970.01.01 | present | Application numbers of international trademarks The number always starts with a 'A', then followed by the registration number
Trademarks | 1456413 | 1970.01.01 | present | Registration numbers of international trademarks The numbering runs from 1 to infinite
Utility models | U9200135 | 1992.01.01 | present | Application numbers The number always starts with a 'U', then followed by the two digits of the year of the application which is followed by five digits which represent the number of the application in that year.
Utility models | 1234 | 1992.01.01 | present | Registration numbers The numbering runs from 1 to infinite.

## IT
Italy

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Circuit Topographies | RM1990S123456 | 1989.10.01 | 2015-02-01 | RM = Chambers of commerce identification string 1990=year S=kind code 123456=number
Circuit Topographies | 152015123456789 | 2015-02-01 | today | 40=kind code (topography) 2015=year 123456789=number
Industrial designs | RM1990O123456 | 1989.10.01 | 2015-02-01 | RM = Chambers of commerce identification string 1990=year O=kind code 123456=number
Industrial designs | 402015123456789 | 2015-02-01 | today | 40=kind code (Design) 2015=year 123456789=number
Patents for invention | RM1990A123456 | 1989.10.01 | 2015-02-01 | RM = Chambers of commerce identification string 1990=year A=kind code 123456=number
Patents for invention | 102015123456789 | 2015-02-01 | today | 10=kind code (invention) 2015=year 123456789=number
Plant patents | DP1990V123456 | 1989.10.01 | 2015-02-01 | DP= Internal office identification string 1990=year V=kind code 123456=number
Plant patents | 122015123456789 | 2015-02-01 | today | 12=kind code (SPC) 2015=year 123456789=number
Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) | UB1990P123456 | 1989.10.01 | 2015-02-01 | UB= Internal office identification string 1990=year P=kind code 123456=number
Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) | 132015123456789 | 2015-02-01 | today | 13=kind code (SPC) 2015=year 123456789=number
Trademarks | RM1990C123456 | 1989.10.01 | 2015-02-01 | RM = Chambers of commerce identification string 1990=year C=kind code 123456=number
Trademarks | 302015123456789 | 2015-02-01 | today | 30=kind code (Trademark) or 36 if is a renewal 2015=year 123456789=number
Utility models | RM1990U123456 | 1989.10.01 | 2015-02-01 | RM = Chambers of commerce identification string 1990=year U=kind code 123456=number
Utility models | 202015123456789 | 2015-02-01 | today | 20=kind code (Utility Model) 2015=year 123456789=number

## JP
Japan

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Industrial designs | 1 | 1889 | present | The registration number of industrial design. The number is given as a continuous series. The registration number is written as 意匠登録第0000001号 in Japanese.
Patents for invention | 2000-000001 A | 2000.01.01 | present | The publication number of unexamined patent application. 2000 is the year in which the application was published. The number 000001 is the serial number given by annual series. This publication number is written as 特開2000-000001 in Japanese. If the application is based on PCT, its publication number is written as 特表2000-500001 in Japanese.
Patents for invention | H01-000001 A | 1989.01.08 | 1999.12.31 | The publication number of unexamined patent application. H01 is the 1st year in the Heisei era (the period of the Heisei Emperor's reign which started in 1989), corresponding to 1989 in which the application was published. The number 000001 is the serial number given by annual series. This publication number is written as 特開平01-000001 in Japanese. If the application is based on PCT, its publication number is written as 特表平01-5000001 in Japanese.
Patents for invention | S46-000001 A | 1971 | 1989.01.07 | The publication number of unexamined patent application. S46 is the 46th year in the Showa era (the period of the Showa Emperor's reign which started in 1926), corresponding to 1971 in which the application was published. The number 000001 is the serial number given by annual series. This publication number is written as 特開昭46-000001 in Japanese. If the application is based on PCT, its publication number is written as 特表昭54-500001 in Japanese.
Patents for invention | H01-000001 B | 1989.01.08 | 1996.03.29 | The publication number of examined patent application. H01 is the 1st year in the Heisei era (the period of the Heisei Emperor's reign which started in 1989), corresponding to 1989 in which the application was published. The number 000001 is the serial number given by annual series. This publication number is written as 特公平01-000001 in Japanese.
Patents for invention | S02-000001 B | 1926.12.26 | 1989.01.07 | The publication number of examined patent application. S02 is the 2nd year in the Showa era (the period of the Showa Emperor's reign which started in 1926), corresponding to 1927 in which the application was published. The number 000001 is the serial number given by annual series. This publication number is written as 特公昭02-000001 in Japanese.
Patents for invention | 1 | 1885 | present | The registration number of patent. The number is given as a continuous series. The registration number is written as 特許第0000001号 in Japanese.
Trademarks | 2000-000001 | 2000.01.01 | present | The publication number of unexamined trade mark application. It is identical with application number. 2000 is the year in which the application was filed. The number 000001 is the serial number given by annual series. This publication number is written as 商標公開2000-000001 or 商願2000-000001 in Japanese.
Trademarks | H01-000001 | 1989.01.08 | 1997.5.27 | The publication number of examined trade mark application. H01 is the 1st year in the Heisei era (the period of the Heisei Emperor's reign which started in 1989), corresponding to 1989 in which the application was published. The number 000001 is the serial number given by annual series. This publication number is written as 商標公告平01-000001 or 商標出願公告平01-0000001 in Japanese.
Trademarks | S40-000001 | 1926.12.26 | 1989.01.07 | The publication number of examined trade mark application. S40 is the 1st year in the Showa era (the period of the Showa Emperor's reign which started in 1926), corresponding to 1965 in which the application was published. The number 000001 is the serial number given by annual series. This publication number is written as 商標公告昭40-000001 or 商標出願公告昭40-000001 in Japanese.
Trademarks | 1 | 1885 | present | The registration number of trade mark. The number is given as a continuous series. The registration number is written as 商標登録第0000001号 in Japanese. When a registered trademark is divided, a number(s) is added to the end of the registration number. ex. 00000001-1 When a defensive mark is registered, the registration number of the defensive mark is expressed with the registration number of original registered trademark and the serial number. ex. 0000001/01.
Utility models | S02-000001 Y | 1926.12.26 | 1989.01.07 | The publication number of examined utility model application. S02 is the 2nd year in the Showa era (the period of the Showa Emperor's reign which started in 1926), corresponding to 1927 in which the application was published. The number 000001 is the serial number given by annual series. This publication number is written as 実公昭02-000001 in Japanese.
Utility models | 1 | 1905 | present | The registration number of utility model. The number is given as a continuous series. The registration number is written as 実用新案登録番号第0000001号 in Japanese.
Utility models | 2000-000001 U | 2000.01.01 | 2006.02.09 | The publication number of unexamined utility model application. 2000 is the year in which the application was published. The number 000001 is the serial number given by annual series. This publication number is written as 実開2000-000001 in Japanese.
Utility models | H01-000001 U | 1989.01.08 | 1999.12.31 | The publication number of unexamined utility model application. H01 is the 1st year in the Heisei era (the period of the Heisei Emperor's reign which started in 1989), corresponding to 1989 in which the application was published. The number 000001 is the serial number given by annual series. This publication number is written as 実開平01-000001 in Japanese. If the application is based on PCT, its publication number is written as 実表平01-500001
Utility models | S46-000001 U | 1971 | 1989.01.07 | The publication number of unexamined utility model application. S46 is the 46th year in the Showa era (the period of the Showa Emperor's reign which started in 1926), corresponding to 1971 in which the application was published. The number 000001 is the serial number given by annual series. This publication number is written as 実開昭46-000001 in Japanese. If the application is based on PCT, its publication number is written as 実表昭54-500001 in Japanese.
Utility models | H01-000001 Y | 1989.01.08 | 1996.03.29 | The publication number of examined utility model application. H01 is the 1st year in the Heisei era (the period of the Heisei Emperor's reign which started in 1989), corresponding to 1989 in which the application was published. The number 000001 is the serial number given by annual series. This publication number is written as 実公平01-000001 in Japanese.

## KR
Republic of Korea

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Circuit Topographies | 189 | 1993 | 2001-08-31 | 189 is a registration number for topographies of integrated circuits. The registration number is given by consecutive series allotted in ascending order, which started in 1993.
Circuit Topographies | 90-0002711-00-00 | 2001-09-01 | present | 90-0002711-00-00 is a registration number for topographies of integrated circuits with a serial number 0002711. Code for the type of IP rights: 2 digits in positions 1-2 indicate topographies of integrated circuits. Serial number: fixed length of 7 digits in positions 3-9 after the dash. The serial number is given by consecutive series allotted in ascending order.
Industrial designs | 의0115558 | 1998-05-01 | 1999-04-30 | 의0115558 is an industrial design registered with a serial number 0115558. Code for the type of IP rights: 1 letter in position 1(Korean letter) indicates industrial designs. Serial number: fixed length of 7 digits in positions 2-8
Industrial designs | 30-0119501 | 1999-05-01 | present | 30-0119501 is an industrial design registered with a serial number 0119501. Code for the type of IP rights: 2 digits before the dash indicate industrial designs. Serial number: fixed length of 7 digits in positions 3-9 after the dash
Industrial designs | 의1999-0002665 | 1999-05-01 | 2003-12-31 | Code for the type of IP rights: 1 letter in position 1(Korean letter) indicates industrial designs. Year designation: 4 digits in positions 2-5 indicate the year of publication according to the Gregorian calendar. Serial number: fixed length of 7 digits in positions 6-12 after the dash. Annual numbering system.
Industrial designs | 30-2004-0087301 | 2004-01-01 | present | Code for the type of IP rights: 2 digits in positions 1-2 indicate industrial designs. Year designation: 4 digits in positions 3-6 indicate the year of publication according to the Gregorian calendar. Serial number: fixed length of 7 digits in positions 7-13 after the dash. Annual numbering system.
Patents for invention | 특1999-0087301 | 1999-05-01 | 2003-12-31 | Code for the type of IP rights: 1 letter in position 1(Korean letter) indicates patents for invention. Year designation: 4 digits in positions 2-5 indicate the year of publication according to the Gregorian calendar. Serial number: fixed length of 7 digits in positions 6-12 after the dash. Annual numbering system.
Patents for invention | 10-2004-0087301 | 2004-01-01 | present | Code for the type of IP rights: 2 digits in positions 1-2 indicate patents for invention. Year designation: 4 digits in positions 3-6 indicate the year of publication according to the Gregorian calendar. Serial number: fixed length of 7 digits in positions 7-13 after the dash. Annual numbering system.
Patents for invention | 특0130830 | 1998-05-01 | 1999-04-30 | 특0130830 is a patent registered with a serial number 0130830. Code for the type of IP rights: 1 letter in position 1(Korean letter) indicates patents for invention. Serial number: fixed length of 7 digits in positions 2-8
Patents for invention | 10-0119501 | 1999-05-01 | present | 10-0119501 is a patent registered with a serial number 0119501. Code for the type of IP rights: 2 digits before the dash indicate patents for invention. Serial number: fixed length of 7 digits in positions 3-9 after the dash
Trademarks | 상2003-0070099 | 1999-05-01 | 2003-12-31 | Code for the type of IP rights: 1 letter in position 1(Korean letter) indicates trademarks. Year designation: 4 digits in positions 2-5 indicate the year of publication according to the Gregorian calendar. Serial number: fixed length of 7 digits in positions 6-12 after the dash. Annual numbering system.
Trademarks | 40-2004-0007406 | 2004-01-01 | present | Code for the type of IP rights: 2 digits in positions 1-2 indicate trademarks. Year designation: 4 digits in positions 3-6 indicate the year of publication according to the Gregorian calendar. Serial number: fixed length of 7 digits in positions 7-13 after the dash. Annual numbering system.
Trademarks | 40-2004-0007406 | 2016-09-01 | present | Code for the type of IP rights: 2 digits in positions 1-2 indicate trademarks. Year designation: 4 digits in positions 3-6 indicate the year of registration according to the Gregorian calendar. Serial number: fixed length of 7 digits in positions 7-13 after the dash. Annual numbering system.
Utility models | 실1999-0039940 | 1999-05-01 | 2003-12-31 | Code for the type of IP rights: 1 letter in position 1(Korean letter) indicates utility models. Year designation: 4 digits in positions 2-5 indicate the year of publication according to the Gregorian calendar. Serial number: fixed length of 7 digits in positions 6-12 after the dash. Annual numbering system.
Utility models | 20-2004-0087301 | 2004-01-01 | present | Code for the type of IP rights: 2 digits in positions 1-2 indicate utility models. Year designation: 4 digits in positions 3-6 indicate the year of publication according to the Gregorian calendar. Serial number: fixed length of 7 digits in positions 7-13 after the dash. Annual numbering system.
Utility models | 실0115558 | 1998-05-01 | 1999-04-30 | 실0115558 is a utility model registered with a serial number 0115558. Code for the type of IP rights: 1 letter in position 1(Korean letter) indicates utility models. Serial number: fixed length of 7 digits in positions 2-8
Utility models | 20-0119501 | 1999-05-01 | present | 20-0119501 is a utility model registered with a serial number 0119501. Code for the type of IP rights: 2 digits before the dash indicate utility models. Serial number: fixed length of 7 digits in positions 3-9 after the dash

## LT
Lithuania

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Industrial designs | 1954 | 1995.09.01 | present | The numbering range from 201 to 280 was used for reregistrations of the former SU. The numbering of industrial designs in accordance with the Law on Industrial Designs of 1995 started with No. 301. Continuous series are used for industrial designs.
Patents for invention | 6731 | 1994.02.01 | present | The number range from 2001 to 2664 was used for reregistrations of the former SU. The numbering of patents in accordance with the Patent Law of 1994 started with No. 3001. Continuous series are used for patents for inventions.
Trademarks | 82730 | 1993.10.01 | present | The numbering range from 6001 to 14377 was used for reregistrations of the former SU. The numbering of registered trademarks in accordance with the Law on Trademarks and Service Marks of 1993 started with No. 20001. Continuous series are used for trademarks.

## LU
Luxembourg

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Patents for invention | 90123 | 1945 | 2016.12.31 | Exact year of first use is not available
Patents for invention | LU101123 | 2017.01.01 |  | Change of numbering system in 2017: country code LU was added. New numbering started at LU100001
Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) | 90123 | 1993.01.01 | 2016.12.31 | Until 2017, patent and SPC numbers were mixed, taken from the same sequence
Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) | LUC00055 | 2017.01.01 |  | Change of the SPC numbering system in 2017. Country code (LU) and type code (C) were added. The first SPC with the new numbering system is LUC00002

## LV
Latvia

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Circuit Topographies | T0001 | 1998 | present | Registration numbers are given as a continuous series. The letter T indicates a registered Circuit topography
Design patents | D10001 | 30.05.1995 | 20.02.2005 | Registration numbers are given as a continuous series. The letter D indicates a patent for the design.
Industrial designs | D15001 | 20.08.2004 | present | Registration numbers are given as a continuous series. The letter D indicates a registered industrial design
Patents for invention | 12345 | 1993 | present | Publication numbers are given by consecutive series number allotted in ascending order. The registration number is the same.
Patents for invention | EP2345678 | 1995 | present | The publication number for a translation of a European patent specification is the same as for European patents in EPO.
Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) | C-00-0001 | 1995 | 2004 | Publication and registration number consisting of the publication code C, a dash, two last numbers of the year, dash and a four digit serial number.
Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) | C/LV2004/0001/z | 2004 | 2019 | Number consisting of the publication code C, a slash, country code and year of SPC application, slash, a four digit serial number and letter "z" in number refers to SPC for medicine but letter "a" in number refers to plant protection product. Numbering is consecutive for each year.
Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) | C/LV2012/0003/z/ext | 2004 | 2019 | Addition "ext" at the end of number refers to pediatric extension of the SPC. Numbering is consecutive for each year
Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) | CLV20200001 | 2020 | present | Number consisting of the publication code C, country code, year of SPC application and a four digit serial number. Numbering is consecutive for each year.
Trademarks | M10001 | 10.10.1993 | present | Registration numbers are given as a continuous series. The letter M indicate Trademarks.

## MC
Monaco

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Industrial designs | 01391-02 | 19.05.2015 | présent | Registration numbers are given as a continuous series, followed by the model number as follows: abcde-fg (“abcde” = five-digit serial number allocated in ascending order, “-” = separator and “fg” = model or product number).
Industrial designs | 0221A | 01.01.1970 | 19.05.2015 | Prior to 2015, registration numbers were given as a continuous series comprising four digits and a letter for the model: abcd# (“abcd” = sequential number and “#” = model number).
other | 0245/200045 | 01.04.2000 | présent | Certificate of addition for a national patent in the following format: abcd/efgh.AA.ijkl (“abcd” = certificate application number, “/” = separator, and “efgh.AA.ijkl = reused national patent number issued prior to 1 April 2000).
other | 0245/1876.87.1807 | 01.01.1970 | 01.04.2000 | Certificate of addition for a national patent in the following format: abcd/efghij (“abcd” = certificate application number, / = separator and “efghij” = reused national patent number.
Patents for invention | 200220 | 01.04.2000 | present | Publication numbers are given as a continuous series, allocated in ascending order.
Patents for invention | 1876.87.1807 | 1970 | 01.04.2000 | abcd.AA.efgh (“abcd” = four-digit application number, “.” = separator, “AA” = last two digits of the year of publication of the grant, “.” = separator and “efgh” = four-digit sequential number).
Patents for invention | EP1876372 | 01.01.1970 | présent | The numbering of EPO patents is provided by the EPO. There is no numbering system. The Office simply adds the prefix EP.
Trademarks | 19.00132 | 01.01.1970 | présent | Registration numbers are given as a continuous series, preceded by the last two digits of the year in question. Serial numbers are allocated in ascending order and reset to 1 at the beginning of each year.

## MD
Republic of Moldova

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Design patents | 251 | 1993.01.01 | 1999.12.31 | Publication (application) number consisted of a four-digit serial number allotted in ascending order.
Design patents | f 2017 0106 | 2000.01.01 | present | Publication (application) number consist of the letter "f", a space, the year of filing of the industrial design application, a space and a four-digit serial number. The letter "f" – characterizes a industrial design application. The serial number starts each year with the 0001 value.
Design patents | 123 | 1993.01.01 | present | The Registration (certificate) number is represented by a serial number allotted in ascending order.
Patents for invention | 96-0299 | 1993.01.01 | 1999.12.31 | Publication (application) number consisted of the last two digits of the year of filing of the patent application, a dash and a serial number.
Patents for invention | a 2010 0010 | 2000.01.01 | present | Publication (application) number consist of the letter "a", a space, the year of filing of the patent application, a space and a four-digit serial number. The letter "a" – characterizes a patent application. The serial number starts each year with the 0001 value.
Patents for invention | e 2017 0001 | 2005.11.01 | present | Publication (application) number of a European patent application consist of the letter "e", a space, the year of filing of the patent application, a space and a four-digit serial number. The letter "e" – characterizes a European patent application validation. The serial number starts each year with the 0001 value.
Patents for invention | MD/EP 3240554 | 2005.11.01 | present | The Registration number of a European patent validated in MD consist of the country code ("MD"), a slash, "EP" (indicating that is an European patent), a space and a serial number given by the EPO.
Patents for invention | 3210 | 1993.01.01 | present | The Registration (patent) number is represented by a serial number allotted in ascending order.
Plant patents | v 2016 0016 | 2000.01.01 | present | Publication (application) number consist of the letter "v", a space, the year of filing of the plant variety application, a space and a four-digit serial number. The letter "v" – characterizes a plant variety application. The serial number starts each year with the 0001 value.
Plant patents | 123 | 2000.01.01 | present | The Registration (patent) number is represented by a serial number allotted in ascending order.
Trademarks | 43528 | 1993.01.01 | present | Publication (application) number consist of a six-digit serial number allotted in ascending order. In case of a partial cession of the application a capital letter, (starting from "A") is added at the end of each new application number: 040729A, 040729B
Trademarks | 13541 | 1993.01.01 | present | The Registration (certificate) number is represented by a serial number allotted in ascending order. In case of a partial cession of the certificate a capital letter, (starting from "A") is added at the end of each new certificate number: 13541, 13541A, 13541B, 13541C...
Utility models | 51 | 1993.01.01 | 1999.12.31 | Publication (application) number consisted of a four-digit serial number allotted in ascending order.
Utility models | u 2008 0023 | 2000.01.01 | 2008.10.04 | Publication (application) number consisted of the letter "u", a space, the year of filing of the utility model, a space and a four-digit serial number. The letter "u" – characterizes a utility model. The serial number started each year with the 0001 value.
Utility models | s 2019 0125 | 2008.10.04 | present | This IP right is not listed here, but it is very similar to Utility models. It is called Short-term patent. Publication (application) number consisted of the letter "s", a space, the year of filing of the short-term patent application, a space and a four-digit serial number. The letter "s" – characterizes a short-term patent application. The serial number starts each year with the 0001 value.
Utility models | 199 | 1993.01.01 | 2008.10.04 | The Registration (certificate) number was represented by a serial number allotted in ascending order.
Utility models | 111 | 2008.10.04 | present | This IP right refers also to the Short-term patent. The Registration (short-term patent) number is represented by a serial number allotted in ascending order.

## MX
Mexico

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Circuit Topographies | MX/t/2016/000000 | 1994 | present | Registration numbers are given as a consecutive series. The letter “t” refers to topographies of integrated circuits. The year is indicated thereafter, followed by the allocated serial number.
Industrial designs | MX/f/2017/000000 | 1994 | present | Registration numbers are given as a consecutive series. The letter “f” refers to the registration of industrial designs or models. The year is indicated thereafter, followed by the allocated serial number.
Patents for invention | Mx/a/2016/000000 | 1994 | present | Patent numbers are given as a consecutive series. The letter “a” refers to patents for inventions. The year is indicated thereafter, followed by the allocated serial number.
Trademarks | 1970645 | 1994 | present | Seven-digit registration numbers are allocated in ascending order as registrations are granted.
Utility models | MX/u/2015/00000 | 1994 | present | Registration numbers are given as a consecutive series. The letter “u” refers to utility models. The year is indicated thereafter, followed by the allocated serial number.

## NI
Nicaragua

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Design patents | 2020-000050 D | 2000 | 2020 | Publication file numbers consist of four digits for the year, a hyphen as separator, a six-digit application number (filled with preceding 0s where necessary to make up the six digits (000050)), and a space followed by a letter to indicate the type of right (D in the case of design patents).
Patents for invention | 2020-000050 I | 2000 | 2020 | Publication file numbers consist of four digits for the year, a hyphen as separator, a six-digit application number (filled with preceding 0s where necessary to make up the six digits (000050)), and a space followed by a letter to indicate the type of right (I in the case of patents for inventions).
Utility models | 2020-000050 U | 2000 | 2020 | Publication file numbers consist of four digits for the year, a hyphen as separator, a six-digit application number (filled with preceding 0s where necessary to make up the six digits (000050)), and a space followed by a letter to indicate the type of right (U in the case of utility models).

## NO
Norway

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Industrial designs | 19890684 | 1989 | present | Application numbers are given by annual series. The first four digits represent the year of filing of the application. The last four digits represent the serial number. (YYYYNNNN)
Patents for invention | 20191526 | 1970-01-01 | present | Application numbers are given by annual series. The first four digits represent the year of filing of the application. The last four digits represent the serial number. (YYYYNNNN)
Patents for invention | EP1944133 | 2008 | present | The publication number for a translation of a European patent specification. Such publication numbers consist of the letter EP followed by a serial number allotted in ascending order.
Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) | 2020007 | 1994 | present | Application numbers are given by annual series. The first four digits represent the year of filing of the application. The last three digits represent the serial number. (YYYYNNN)
Trademarks | 19950008 | 1976 | present | Application numbers are given by annual series. The first four digits represent the year of filing of the application. The last four digits represent the serial number. (YYYYNNNN)
Trademarks | 102168 | 1970 | 1975 | Application numbers are given a six digits consecutive series number allotted in ascending order. (NNNNNN)

## PG
Papua New Guinea

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Industrial designs | PG/I/2020/00001 | 2002 | 2020 | The numbering system in PNG is based on 4 factors: a) Country Filed b) Type of IP c) Year filed in PNG d) Number of file received in sequence in that year
Patents for invention | PG/P/2020/00001 | 2001 | 2020 | The numbering system in PNG is based on 4 factors: a) Country Filed b) Type of IP c) Year filed in PNG d) Number of file received in sequence in that year
Trademarks | A560 | 1970 | 2020 | The numbering system in PNG is based on 2 factors: a) Type of Mark whether A or B where A is used in the market already while B is proposing to use in the market b) number of file received since 1970 and prior to that

## PK
Pakistan

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Industrial designs | 20025 | 1948 | present | Every application is assigned a number in ascending order. It is a series in continuation from the first design application files in the Pakistan Patent Office current series is 20000. It is increasing in ascending order. Upon registration this will become the Patent number.
Patents for invention | 01/2020 | 1948 | present | Every new application is assigned a number in ascending order. The series is annual means every years numbering is started from 1 for example. Year 2020 file number starts from 1/2020 onwards or Year 2005 file number starts from 1/2005 onwards. By the end of each year numbering is closed.
Patents for invention | 143429 | 1948 | present | Every accepted application is assigned a number in ascending order. It is a series in continuation from the first ever Patent granted by the Pakistan Patent Office current series is 140000. It is increasing in ascending order. Upon sealing after opposition period this will become the Patent number.
Trademarks | 294040 | 1948 | present | Every application is assigned a number in ascending order. It is a series in continuation from the first trademark application files in the Pakistan Trademark Office current series is 560 000 . It is increasing in ascending order. Upon registration this will become the Trademark number.

## PL
Poland

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Appellation |  |  |  | not applicable
Circuit Topographies | S.0001 | 1993 | present | Application number given by continuous series. The number is preceded by the letter S.
Circuit Topographies | T.0001 | 1994 | present | Register number given by continuous series. Prefix T with a dot is needed for database search.
Databases |  |  |  | not applicable
Design patents |  |  |  | not applicable
Geographical Indications | Og.0001 | 2002 | present | Application number given by continuous series. Prefix Og with a dot is needed for database search.
Geographical Indications | G.0001 | 2003 | present | Register number given by continuous series. Prefix G with a dot is needed for database search.
Industrial designs | Rp.16683 | 2001 | present | Register number given by continuous series. Prefix Rp with a dot is needed for database search.
Industrial designs | Wp.17144 | 2001 | present | Application number given by continuous series. Prefix Wp with a dot is needed for database search.
other | Wz.10456 | 1924 | 2001 | Ornamental designs. Application number given by continuous series. Prefix Wz with a dot is needed for database search.
other | Rz.10456 | 1924 | 2001 | Ornamental designs. Register number given by continuous series. Prefix Rz with a dot is needed for database search.
other | PL/EP1496217 | 2005 | present | Translations of European patents. Translations of European patents keep the number allotted by the EPO.
Patents for invention | P.277614 | 1919 | present | Application number given by continuous series. Prefix P with a dot is needed for database search.
Patents for invention | Pat.150134 | 1924 | present | Register number given by continuous series. Prefix Pat with a dot is needed for database search.
Plant patents |  |  |  | not applicable
Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) | DPO.0001 | 2014 | present | Application number given by continuous series. Prefix DPO with a dot is needed for database search.
Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) | Rd.0001 | 2014 | present | Register number given by continuous series. Prefix Rd with a dot is needed for database search.
Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) | 0001/0184750 | 2004 | 2014 | Application number. Continuous aplication number and a basic patent number. All these numbers have been changed to the currently used format with the prefix DPO.
Trademarks | Z.068923 | 1918 | present | Application number given by continuous series. Prefix Z with a dot is needed for database search.
Trademarks | R.000143 | 1924 | present | Register number given by continuous series. Prefix R with a dot is needed for database search.
Utility models | W.100005 | 1919 | present | Application number given by continuous series. Prefix W with a dot is needed for database search.
Utility models | Ru.55523 | 1924 | present | Register number given by continuous series. Prefix Ru with a dot is needed for database search.

## PT
Portugal

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Patents for invention | 109182 A | 1896.01.01 | onwards | Publication numbers are given by consecutive series number allotted in ascending order.
Patents for invention | 109182 A1 | 1972.01.01 | 1995.12.31 | Application for certificate of addition to a patent of invention
Patents for invention | 2014207736 W | 1996.10.01 | 2016.06.30 | Granted PCT patent valid in PT
Patents for invention | 2014207736 B | 2016.06.30 | onwards | Granted PCT patent valid in PT
Patents for invention | 2014207736 B1 | 2016.06.30 | onwards | Modified Granted PCT patent valid in PT
Patents for invention | 109182 A1 | 2016.06.30 | onwards | Modified patent application
Patents for invention | 109182 B | 1896.01.01 | onwards | Patent of invention
Patents for invention | 109182 B1 | 1972.01.01 | 1995.12.31 | Certificate of addition to a patent of invention
Patents for invention | 1603977 E | 1993.10.01 | 2016.06.30 | Availability of national translation of European Patent
Patents for invention | 1603977 T | 2016.07.01 | onwards | Availability of national translation of European Patent
Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) | 1000 | 1998.01.01 | onwards | Numbers are given by consecutive series number allotted in ascending order, starting in 1
Utility models | 10444 Y | 2016.07.01 | onwards | Granted utility model
Utility models | 999 Y | 1940.01.01 | 1991.12.31 | Granted national utility model
Utility models | 2018137726 Y | 1992.01.01 | onwards | Granted PCT patent valid in PT as utility model
Utility models | 10444 T | 1992.01.01 | 2016.06.30 | Application for a utility model
Utility models | 10444 U | 2016.07.01 | onwards | Application for a utility model
Utility models | 10444 U1 | 2016.07.01 | onwards | Modified utility model application
Utility models | 10444 U | 1992.01.01 | 2016.06.30 | Application for a utility model; Granted utility model

## PY
Paraguay

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Industrial designs | 125 | 1982 | present | Registration numbers are given as a consecutive series in ascending order.
Industrial designs | 19000354 | 1982 | present | Application numbers consist of the last two digits of the filing year and a five-digit serial number relating to all applications (patents, industrial designs and models, and trademarks) filed with the office. The numbering restarts each year.
Patents for invention | 4136 | 1981 | present | Registration numbers for patents for inventions and utility models are given as a consecutive series in ascending order.
Patents for invention | 750041 | 1981 | present | Application numbers consist of the last two digits of the filing year and a five-digit serial number relating to all applications (patents, industrial designs and models, and trademarks) filed with the office. The numbering restarts each year.
Trademarks | 470721 | 1982 | present | Registration numbers are given as a consecutive series in ascending order.
Trademarks | 124980 | 1982 | present | Application numbers consist of the last two digits of the filing year and a five-digit serial number relating to all applications (patents, industrial designs and models, and trademarks) filed with the office. The numbering restarts each year.
Utility models | 4319 | 2001 | present | Registration numbers for patents for inventions and utility models are given as a consecutive series in ascending order.
Utility models | 1214751 | 2001 | present | Application numbers consist of the last two digits of the filing year and a five-digit serial number relating to all applications (patents, industrial designs and models, and trademarks) filed with the office. The numbering restarts each year.

## RU
Russian Federation

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Appellation | 156/12 | 1992 | present | Description: N…N/S, where: N…N – registration number (continuous numbering series starting from № 1 is used); S - Certificate number for this registration Separate numbering series unique to this kind of document is used.
Circuit Topographies | 2019630028 | 01.01.2013 | present | Description: YYYYТТNNNN, where: YY YY - year designation, ТТ - Type of IP rights (63), NNNN – annual serial number. Separate numbering series unique to this kind of document is used.
Databases | 930022 | 1993 | 31.12.1999 | Computer programs before 1999. Description: YYNNNN, where: YY - year designation, NNNN – annual serial number.
Databases | 2020610054 | 01.01.2000 | present | Computer programs after 2000. Description: YYYYТТNNNN, where: YY YY - year designation, ТТ - Type of IP rights (61 or 66), NNNN – annual serial number. Separate numbering series unique to this kind of document is used.
Databases | 980057 | 1996 | 31.12.1999 | Databases before 1999. Description: YYNNNN, where: YY - year designation, NNNN – annual serial number;
Databases | 2020620059 | 01.01.2000 | present | Databases after 2000. Description: YYYYТТNNNN, where: YY YY - year designation, ТТ - Type of IP rights (62), NNNN – annual serial number. Separate numbering series unique to this kind of document is used.
Industrial designs | 62455 | Published since 1992 | present | Industrial design patents. Separate numbering series unique to this kind of document is used. Starting from 2006 the "S" code is used in electronic Bulletins (PDF format) on left and right margins according to WIPO Standard ST.10/B as a part of unique document identifier according to WIPO Standard ST.1
Patents for invention | 2 273 975 | Published since 1994 | present | Continuous numbering series starting from 2.000.001 is used.
Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) | 2 651 892 | November 2015 | present | Name of the SPCs granted by our Office – ADDITIONAL PATENTS OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION FOR INVENTIONS. Special numbers are not assigned. The granted SPC bears the same number as the corresponding basic patent.
Trademarks | 210 | 2001 | present | Well-known trademarks. Continuous numbering series starting from № 1 is used. Separate numbering series unique to this kind of document is used.
Trademarks | 655544 | 1992 | present | Trademarks. Continuous numbering series is used. Separate numbering series unique to this kind of document is used.
Utility models | 11 324 | Published since 1994 | present | Utility model patents. Continuous numbering series starting from № 1 is used.

## SE
Sweden

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Industrial designs | 2007/0274 | 2006.10.01 |  | Application number YYYY/NNNN Y = Year N = Annual serial number, fixed length Retroactively applied on older applications.
Industrial designs | 95-0245 | 1960 | 2006.09.30 | Application number YY-NNNN Y = Year N = Annual serial number, fixed length
Industrial designs | 58809 |  |  | Serial registration/publication number (one single series)
Patents for invention | 1201234-0 | 1973.01.01 |  | Application number for national patent applications. The first two digits identify the year of filing. The following five is a serial number that might also indicate the application type or filing system: YYNNNNN-C (third digit 0 or 1): Applications submitted on paper. YY3NNNN-C and YY5NNNN: Applications submitted via online systems. YY7NNNN-C: Limitation of patent. YY9NNNN-C: Special protection certificates. Y = Year N = Annual serial number, fixed length C = Check digit. Retroactively applied on older applications.
Patents for invention | 12345/70 | 1885.06.05 | 1972.12.31 | Application number for national patent applications. NNNNN/YY N = Annual serial number, 1-5 digits Y = year Many applications had the number converted to the current system.
Patents for invention | 12012345 | 1979.01.01 |  | Application number for European patent applications. YYNNNNNN.C Y = Year N = Annual serial number, fixed length C = Check digit.
Patents for invention | 512345 | 1885.06.05 |  | Publication number for national patents granted or laid open (document kinds B, C and E). Serial number (one single series), 1-6 digits.
Patents for invention | 1201234 | 1973.01.01 |  | Publication number for national published patent applications (document kinds A and L) YYNNNNN The application number, without the check digit. Retroactively applied on older applications.
Patents for invention | 12345/70 |  | 1972.12.31 | Publication number (same as the application number) for national published patent applications (document kind L). NNNNN/YY N = Annual serial number, 1-5 digits Y = Year Converted to the current numbering system in most systems.
Patents for invention | 1234567 | 1979.01 |  | Publication number for European patents (document kinds T3-T9). Serial number (one single series), 7 digits fixed-length.
Patents for invention | 12012345 | 1979.01 |  | Publication number for European patents (document kinds T1 and T2). YYNNNNNN The application number, without the check digit.
Trademarks | 307559 | 1885 |  | Serial registration/publication number (one single series)
Trademarks | 2010/01234 | 2002.10.01 |  | Application number YYYY/NNNNN Y = Year N = Annual serial number, fixed length Retroactively applied on older applications.
Trademarks | 89-08619 | 1885 | 2002.09.30 | Application number YY-NNNNN Y = Year N = Annual serial number, fixed length

## SK
Slovakia

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Circuit Topographies | 5 | 1993-01-01 | present | Publication numbers are assigned as consecutive serial numbers in ascending order.
Industrial designs | 28701 | 1970-01-01 | present | Publication numbers are assigned as consecutive serial numbers in ascending order. The first registered industrial design in the Slovak Republic after 1 January 1993 bears No. 24030. The same numerical series had also been used before the dissolution of Czechoslovakia (before 1 January 1993).
Patents for invention | 288735 | 1970-01-01 | present | Publication numbers are assigned as consecutive serial numbers in ascending order. The first patent granted in the Slovak Republic after 1 January 1993 bears No. 277680. The same numerical series had also been used before the dissolution of Czechoslovakia (before 1 January 1993).
Patents for invention | E 33126 | 2004-01-01 | present | The publication number for a translation of a European patent specification. Such publication numbers consist of the letter E followed by a serial number allotted in ascending order.
Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) | 326 | 2004-02-01 | present | Publication numbers are assigned as consecutive serial numbers in ascending order.
Trademarks | 251522 | 1970-01-01 | present | Publication numbers are assigned as consecutive serial numbers in ascending order. The first registered trademark in the Slovak Republic after 1 January 1993 bears No. 171955. The same numerical series had also been used before the dissolution of Czechoslovakia (before 1 January 1993).
Utility models | 8688 | 1992-11-01 | present | Publication numbers are assigned as consecutive serial numbers in ascending order. The first registered utility model in the Slovak Republic after 1 January 1993 bears No. 28.

## SM
San Marino

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Design patents | SM D 2020 00001 | 2015.06.15 | present | national industrial design
Patents for invention | SM P 2020 00001 | 2015.06.15 | present | national patent
Patents for invention | SM T 2020 00002 | 2015.06.15 | present | validation of European patent
Patents for invention |  |  |  |
Trademarks | SM M 2020 00001 | 2000.01.01 | present | national trademark

## SU
the former Soviet Union

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Industrial designs | 20 517 | Published since 1967 | 31.12.1991 | Industrial design patents. Continuous numbering series was used. Separate numbering series unique to this kind of document was used.
Patents for invention | 1 576 811 | Published since 1924 | 31.12.1991 | Author's certificates for invention. This certificate reserved the exclusive right to use the invention for the State. Main numbering series common to all kinds of SU published patent documents was used.
Patents for invention | 1 575 938 | Published since 1924 | 31.12.1991 | Patents for invention. In case of patents, the exclusive right to use this invention was reserved for the author of the invention. Main numbering series common to all kinds of SU published patent documents was used.
Trademarks | 83 | 1924 | 1991 | Documents in this period were published at random. But continuous numbering series was used. Separate numbering series unique to this kind of document was used.

## TH
Thailand

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Design patents | 53 | 1979.04.05 | present | Publication numbers are serial number allotted in ascending order.
Design patents | 12345 | 1979.04.05 | present | Publication numbers are serial number allotted in ascending order.
Patents for invention | YYTTNNNNNN | 1979.04.05 | present | Application numbers are serial number allotted in ascending order in 10 digits example 2001000001 YY = last 2 digits of year TT = Type (01 = Patents, 02 = Design Patents, 03 = Petty Patents) NNNNNN is serial number allotted in ascending order in 6 digits
Patents for invention | 123 | 1979.04.05 | 2019.02.18 | Publication numbers are serial number allotted in ascending order.
Patents for invention | YYTTNNNNNNA | 2019.02.19 | present | Publication numbers example 2001000001A YY = last 2 digits of year TT = Type (01 = Patents, 02 = Design Patents, 03 = Petty Patents) NNNNNN is serial number allotted in ascending order in 6 digits A is code for published
Patents for invention | 12345 | 1979.04.05 | present | Publication numbers are serial number allotted in ascending order.
Utility models | 12345 | 1979.04.05 | present | Publication numbers are serial number allotted in ascending order.

## TN
Tunisia

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Industrial designs | DM17005 |  | présent | The allocated numbers consist of the letters DM, indicating industrial designs and models, followed by a five-digit number. The first two digits correspond to the last two digits of the filing year and the three final digits are allocated in chronological filing order: DMAA000.
Patents for invention | TN2018/0111 | 2009 | présent | The number allocated to an application for a patent for invention consists of the two-letter country code TN, followed by four digits for the year, a slash and a four-digit number allocated in ascending order: TN2019/0000.
Patents for invention | 30105 |  | présent | If, after a period of two months following publication, no opposition has been registered, a chronological grant number is allocated to the patent granted.
Trademarks | TN/T/2019/0207 | 2010 | présent | The number allocated upon initial filing of a Tunisian trademark consists of the two-letter country code TN, followed by a slash, the letter T (indicating that the applicant, whether a physical person or legal entity, is Tunisian), a slash, four digits for the filing year, another slash and a four-digit number allocated in chronological filing order: TN/T/AAAA/0000.
Trademarks | TN/E/2019/0567 | 2010 | présent | The number allocated upon initial filing of a foreign trademark consists of the two-letter country code TN, followed by a slash, the letter E (indicating that the applicant, whether a physical person or legal entity, is foreign), a slash, four digits for the filing year, another slash and a four-digit number allocated in chronological filing order: TN/E/AAAA/0000.

## TT
Trinidad and Tobago

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Circuit Topographies | TT/t/2018/00002 | 1997.12.01 | present |
Design patents | 17 of 1995 | 1900 | 1997.12.01 | Old Patents and Designs Act, 1900. They were referred to as "Industrial Designs
Design patents | TT/F/2018/00012 | 1997.12.01 | present | Existing Industrial Designs Act, Chap. 82:77. They are referred to as "Industrial Designs" in the law
Geographical Indications | TT/GI/2017/00002 | 1997.12.01 | present |
Patents for invention | 25 of 1995 | 1900 | 1997.12.01 | Old Patents and Designs Act, 1900
Patents for invention | TT/A/2016/00125 | 1997.12.01 | present | Existing Patents Act, Chap. 82:76
Plant patents | 1/2010 | 1997.12.01 | present | Interim numbering system as one was not specified in Regulations. They are referred to as "Plant Breeders' Rights" in the law
Trademarks | 12345 | 1955 | present | Running sequential number
Utility models | TT/U/2008/00001 | 1997.12.01 | present | Existing Patents Act, Chap. 82:76. They are referred to as "Utility Certificates" in the law

## UA
Ukraine

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Circuit Topographies | 12 | 2004-02-16 | present | Publication or registration numbers are given as continuous series.
Industrial designs | 35037 | 1994-12-26 | present | Publication or registration numbers are given as continuous series.
Patents for invention | 120740 | 1993-04-30 | present | Publication or registration numbers are given as continuous series.
Trademarks | 271178 | 1994-12-26 | present | Publication or registration numbers are given as continuous series.
Utility models | 139755 | 1995-12-26 | present | Publication or registration numbers are given as continuous series.

## US
United States of America

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
other | 2001/0000001 | 2001.03.15 | present | For Published Patent Applications. An annual system consisting of the four-digit calendar year plus a seven-digit number.
other | 7725382J1 | 2012.09.16 | present | Post-Grant Review Certificate. Each of these uses the patent number, plus an alphanumeric kind code.
other | 6775235K1 | 2012.09.16 | present | Inter Partes Review Certificate. Each of these uses the patent number, plus an alphanumeric kind code.
other | D216419 | 1970 | present | The United States Patent Office has a Design Patent System. The patent numbers are given as a continuous series alloted in ascending order.. The letter D indicates a design patent.
other | PP02959 | 1970 | present | For Plant Patents. The PP indicates a plant patent. PPnnnnnn, PP000126) must enter leading zeroes between "PP" and number to create 6 digits.
other | RE26749 | 1970 | present | Rennnnnn, RE000126) must enter leading zeroes between "RE" and number to create 6 digits.
other | H000001 | 1985 | present | For SIR- Statutory Invention Registration.
other | 8932557X6 | 1970 | present | For Certificates of Correction, the patent number is used with a kind code of X6.
other | 7518495C2 |  | present | For Rexamination certificate numbers, uses the patent number, plus alphanumeric kind code Cn (with n being 1 for 1st reexamination of that patent, 2 for 2nd reexamination of that patent, etc.), plus a parenthetical ordinal number showing the certificate's order in the reexaminations of that particular type—that is, ex parte, inter partes, or ex parte ordered under 35 U.S.C. 257. Dates differ for iner partes and exparte certificates. No requests for inter partes reexamination may be filed on or after September 16, 2012.
other | 8932557F1 |  | present | For Supplemental examination certificate numbers, uses the patent number plus an alphanumeric kind code. The kind code is F plus a number (1 for 1st supplemental examination certificate of that patent, 2 for second supplemental examination certificate of that patent, etc.)
other | 7654321J1 |  | present | Patent Trial and Appeal Board certificate numbers. Each of these uses the patent number, plus an alphanumeric kind code. The kind codes are shown below for each type of PTAB certificate. The number portion of the kind code shows 1 for first PTAB certificate of that type for the patent, etc.) The types of kind codes can include J, K, or O
Patents for invention | 3487470 | 1970 | present | Patent Publication numbers are given by consecutive series number allotted in ascending order.

## WO
World Intellectual Property Organization

Type of Right | Sample Number | Used From (YYYY.MM.DD) | Used Until (YYYY.MM.DD) | Explanation
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Industrial designs | DM/031 982 |  |  | Format of the registration number of an international deposit under the Hague Agreement Concerning the International Deposit of Industrial Designs according to the 1960 Act and the 1999 Act. Deferred deposits of Industrial Designs according to the 1960 Act have a provisional numbering of the following format: DMA/NNNNNN.
Industrial designs | 76 021 |  | 2009.12.31 | Format of the registration number of an international deposit under the Hague Agreement Concerning the International Deposit of Industrial Designs according to the 1934 Act.
Patents for invention | WO 95/26134 |  | 2003.12.31 | Publication numbers are given by annual series. The numerals before the slash represent the last two numbers of the year in which the international application was published.
Patents for invention | WO 2004/123456 | 2004.01.01 |  | Publication numbers are given by annual series. The numerals before the slash represent the year in which the international application was published.
Trademarks | 580442 |  | 2008.11.28 | Format of the registration number of an international mark recorded in the International Register under the Madrid System Concerning the International Registration of Marks. Contains 6 digits.
Trademarks | 1580442 | 2008.11.28 |  | Format of the registration number of an international mark recorded in the International Register under the Madrid System Concerning the International Registration of Marks. Contains 7 digits.
Trademarks | 1580442A |  |  | Following the recording of a partial change in ownership or division, the assigned or divided part is recorded as a separate international registration, bearing the number of the international registration of which a part has been assigned or divided, followed by a capital letter.