​India’s Intellectual Property Statistics

Patent Applications

  • India ranked 6th globally with 64,480 patent filings in 2023.
  • India saw a 15.7% growth in patent applications in 2023, marking the fifth consecutive year of double-digit growth.
  • 55.2% of India's patent applications in 2023 were filed by residents.
  • India experienced a 149.4% increase in patents granted in 2023 compared to the previous year.
  • India’s patent-to-GDP ratio grew from 144 in 2013 to 381 in 2023.

Industrial Design Applications

  • India recorded a 36.4% increase in industrial design applications in 2023.
  • Key sectors contributing to industrial design filings: Textiles and Accessories, Tools and Machines, and Health and Cosmetics.
  • India’s industrial design filings reflect growth ....
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