In 2025, companies and individuals based in Velbert once again filed a significant number of trademarks at both national and European level. A total of 64 trademark applications were submitted. Compared to the previous year 2024 (57), this represents an increase of 7 applications, marking the highest figure within the observed period.
Top 10 Applicants 2025
The ten most active applicants from Velbert in 2025 include both companies and private individuals. The ranking is led by PEKA Spritzguss GmbH (4 applications), Doppstadt Beteiligungs GmbH (4), and EMKA Beschlagteile GmbH & Co. KG (4). This is followed by WITTE Automotive GmbH (3). With two applications each, the list also includes Marc Albrecht, Kevin Eberhardt, Alessandro Landollina, Peter & Schaffart GmbH, and Stefan Itzerott. BKS GmbH is represented with one trademark application.
Challenges in Trademark Registration
Trademark applications may fail due to both absolute and relative grounds for refusal. To ensure that registration proceeds as smoothly as possible, it is advisable to seek the support of a specialized trademark or patent attorney at an early stage. Otherwise, there is a risk that fees will be incurred without success if a trademark is not registrable in the desired form.
The trademarks filed in 2025 by companies and private individuals from Velbert were predominantly registered successfully. This suggests that many applicants prepared the process carefully and made use of professional advice.
Trademark Applications in Velbert: Development 2015–2025
To better assess the current figures, we analyzed trademark applications filed by companies and individuals from Velbert over the past years. Overall, a clear upward trend can be observed: the number of applications increased from 35 trademarks in 2015 to 64 in 2025. Although there were individual fluctuations during this period – including a decline in 2020 and 2024 – the overall development remains positive. The renewed increase in 2025 highlights that trademarks continue to be a key instrument for legally protecting products, services, and corporate identities.
Data Basis
The analysis is based on publicly accessible DPMA register data. It includes new filings of German, European, and international trademarks with designation/protection effect in Germany and/or the EU by applicants based in Velbert.