In the latest data from the Official Journal of Patents and Designs, key insights on patent applications, publications, and grants from 18th to 25th August 2023 were unveiled by BananaIP Counsels, a leading Intellectual Property firm in India.
Patent Statistics Overview:
- Total patent applications this week: 724 (Early publications: 239, Ordinary publications: 485)
- Patent examination decreased by 30.42%, standing at 263.
- Patent grants increased by 35.33% to 1,643 applications.
Breakdown by City – Early Publications:
- Delhi: Increased from 0 to 124.
- Mumbai: Surge of 162.96% (27 to 71)
- Chennai: Drop of 86.68% (293 to 39)
- Kolkata: decreased by 61.53% (13 to 5).
Ordinary Publications by City:
- Delhi: 6.93% rise (303 to 324)
- Mumbai: 51.21% hike (41 to 62)
- Chennai: 22.07% rise (77 to 94)
- Kolkata: increased by 400% (1 to 5).
First Examination Report (FER) Distribution:
- Delhi: 104
- Mumbai: 65
- Chennai: 77
- Kolkata: 17.
Publications Under Grant by City:
- Delhi witnessed a 24.22% rise (545 to 677)
- Mumbai saw an increase of 62.03% (187 to 303)
- Chennai observed a hike of 31.40% (363 to 477)
- Kolkata reported a rise of 56.30% (119 to 186).
Analysis Based on ‘Applicant City’:
Of the 724 patent applications, the top contributing cities are:
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- Delhi: 40
- Mumbai: 35
- Pune: 34
- Bangalore: 34
- Chennai: 12
- Hyderabad: 6
- Kolkata: 0
2023 Yearly Patent Overview (1st Jan – 25th Aug):
- Early publications: 15,010
- Ordinary publications: 19,337
- Total applications published: 34,349
- Total grants: 31,626 (Delhi: 12,796, Mumbai: 5,113, Chennai: 10,227, Kolkata: 3,490)
- Applications examined: 17,535.
Industrial Design Statistics:
- 319 designs registered this week, increased from 308 the previous week.
- Total designs registered in 2023: 19,694.
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 contact@bananaip.com.
