Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2023: Insights for September 8-15

The Official Journal of Patents and Designs has published the Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2023 for the week of 8th to 15th September. This data is compiled and presented by BananaIP Counsels, one of India’s foremost Intellectual Property firms.

Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2023 – Weekly Overview:

Patent Statistics Overview:

  • Total patent applications this week: 1,559
    • Early publications: 475
    • Ordinary publications: 1,084
  • Patent examination: Increased by 30%, standing at 494.
  • Patent grants: Increased by 92.55%, totaling 1,656 applications.
Breakdown by City – Early Publications:
  • Delhi: Increased by 30.21% (from 139 to 181).
  • Mumbai: Increased by 211% (from 52 to 162).
  • Chennai: Decreased by 45.73% (from 223 to 121).
  • Kolkata: Decreased by 66.66% (from 33 to 11).
Ordinary Publications by City:
  • Delhi: Increased by 57.83% (from 332 to 524).
  • Mumbai: Increased by 196% (from 29 to 86).
  • Chennai: Increased by 81.08% (from 74 to 134).
  • Kolkata: Increased by 42.66% (from 593 to 340).
First Examination Report (FER) Distribution by City:
  • Delhi: 181 reports
  • Mumbai: 109 reports
  • Chennai: 171 reports
  • Kolkata: 33 reports
Publications Under Grant by City:
  • Delhi: Increased by 110% (from 331 to 697).
  • Mumbai: Increased by 62.17% (from 156 to 253).
  • Chennai: Increased by 78.09% (from 283 to 504).
  • Kolkata: Increased by 124% (from 90 to 202).
Analysis Based on ‘Applicant City’:

Out of the 1,559 patent applications, the top contributing cities were:

  • Delhi: 37 applications
  • Mumbai: 58 applications
  • Pune: 56 applications
  • Bangalore: 65 applications
  • Chennai: 48 applications
  • Hyderabad: 9 applications
  • Kolkata: 2 applications.
2023 Yearly Patent Overview (from 1st Jan to 15th Sep):
  • Early publications: 18,139
  • Ordinary publications: 21,976
  • Total applications published: 40,117
  • Total grants: 36,130
    • Delhi: 14,655 grants
    • Mumbai: 5,811 grants
    • Chennai: 11,635 grants
    • Kolkata: 4,029 grants
  • Applications examined: 18,804.

Industrial Design (Designs) Statistics:

  • Designs registered this week: 438, a decrease from 587 the previous week.
  • Total designs registered in 2023: 21,079.

The data presented illustrates the evolving nature of intellectual property rights in India. As one of the country’s leading Intellectual Property firms, BananaIP Counsels consistently monitors and shares these important updates. We believe in transparency and enhancing patent awareness. For detailed information or any corrections, kindly reach out to the team at BananaIP Counsels ([email protected]).

Data compiled by Sushma H.A, Associate Patents at BananaIP Counsels.