In the latest data from the Official Journal of Patents and Designs, key insights on patent applications, publications, and grants from 22nd to 29th of December, 2023 were unveiled by BananaIP Counsels, a leading Intellectual Property firm in India.
Patent Statistics Overview:
- Total patent applications this week: 1,779 (Early publications: 1,038, Ordinary publications: 741)
- Patent examination increased by 27.9%, standing at 417.
- Patent grants saw a decrease of 45.4% with 2,824 applications.
Breakdown by City – Early Publications:
- Delhi: increased by 579% (93 to 632)
- Mumbai: dropped by 53.6% (136 to 63)
- Chennai: declined by 46% (627 to 388)
- Kolkata: decreased by 64.2% (14 to 5).
Ordinary Publications by City:
- Delhi: 51.9% drop (627 to 301)
- Mumbai: 4.8% rise (165 to 173)
- Chennai: 50.1% decline (467 to 233)
- Kolkata: decreased by 5.5% (36 to 34)
First Examination Report (FER) Distribution:
- Delhi: 160
- Mumbai: 84
- Chennai: 153
- Kolkata: 20
Publications Under Grant by City:
- Delhi witnessed a 46.5% drop (2,299 to 1,229)
- Mumbai saw a decrease of 36.8% (841 to 531)
- Chennai observed a drop of 46.4% (1,530 to 819)
- Kolkata reported a decline of 51.2% (503 to 245)
Applications Based on ‘Applicant City’:
Of the 1,779 patent applications, the top contributing cities are:
- Delhi: 49
- Mumbai: 27
- Pune: 22
- Bangalore: 92
- Chennai: 143
- Hyderabad: 49
- Kolkata: 2
2023 Yearly Patent Overview (1st Jan – 29th Dec):
- Early publications: 38,297
- Ordinary publications: 38,707
- Total applications published: 77,006
- Total grants: 75,309 (Delhi: 31,997, Mumbai: 12,286, Chennai: 22,938, Kolkata: 8,088)
- Applications examined: 24,305.
Industrial Design Statistics:
- 465 designs registered this week, increased from 428 the previous week.
- Total designs registered in 2023: 28,324.
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. For more details or corrections, please contact BananaIP Counsels at [email protected].
