TNPSC Thervupettagam

Patent Applications in India 2025–26

April 15 , 2026 13 hrs 0 min 30 0
  • India recorded a 30.2% rise in patent applications, reaching 1,43,729 in FY 2025–26.
  • India is now the 6th largest patent filer in the world.
  • About 69% of filings are from domestic applicants, showing a shift towards “Invented in India”.
  • Major contributing states include Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.
  • Patent filings increased from 45,444 (2016–17) to 1,43,729 (2025–26), showing steady growth.
  • The process is governed by the Patents Act, 1970.

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