BananaIP’s IP Weekly: Patents & Design Stats in the First Week of Jan 2024

Welcome to a fresh start in 2024 with BananaIP Counsels as we bring you the latest from the Official Journal of Patents and Designs. Diving into the first week of January, from the 1st to the 5th, we’ve gathered essential updates on patent applications, publications, and grants. As India’s leading Intellectual Property firm, we’re here to keep you informed on the latest trends and numbers in the world of patents and designs.

Patent Statistics Overview:
  • Total patent applications this week: 1,761 (Early publications: 743, Ordinary publications: 1,018)
  • Patent examinations this week: 415.
  • Patent grants this week: 3,786.
Breakdown by City – Early Publications:
  • Delhi: 169
  • Mumbai: 67
  • Chennai: 499
  • Kolkata: 8.
Ordinary Publications by City:
  • Delhi: 256
  • Mumbai: 190
  • Chennai: 515
  • Kolkata: 57
First Examination Report (FER) Distribution:
  • Delhi: 165
  • Mumbai: 108
  • Chennai: 124
  • Kolkata: 18
Publications Under Grant by City:
  • Delhi: 1,652
  • Mumbai: 654
  • Chennai: 1,115
  • Kolkata: 365
Applications Based on ‘Applicant City’:

Of the 1,761 patent applications, the top contributing cities are:

  • Delhi: 94
  • Mumbai: 27
  • Pune: 22
  • Bangalore: 131
  • Chennai: 203
  • Hyderabad: 66
  • Kolkata: 3
2024 Yearly Patent Overview (1st Jan – 5th Jan):
  • Early publications: 743
  • Ordinary publications: 1,018
  • Total applications published: 1,761.
  • Total grants: 3,786 (Delhi: 1,652, Mumbai: 654, Chennai: 1,115, Kolkata: 365)
  • Applications examined: 415.
Industrial Design Statistics:
  • 1,112 designs were registered this week.
  • Total designs registered in 2024: 1,112.
Conclusion:

The provided figures underscore the dynamic landscape of India’s intellectual property rights. BananaIP Counsels remains committed to shedding light on these trends and developments. This weekly report, an initiative to promote patent awareness, is brought to you by the Patent Division of BananaIP Counsels. We encourage sharing with appropriate credit.

Compiled by Sushma H.A, Associate Patents at BananaIP Counsels.

If you have any questions, speak with a Patent expert/attorney[email protected] or 91-80-26860414/24/34.