In the latest data from the Official Journal of Patents and Designs, key insights on patent applications, publications, and grants from 8th to 15th of December, 2023 were unveiled by BananaIP Counsels, a leading Intellectual Property firm in India.
Patent Statistics Overview:
- Total patent applications this week: 2,424 (Early publications: 745, Ordinary publications: 1,679)
- Patent examination decreased by 13.7%, standing at 314.
- Patent grants saw an increase of 10.2% with 3,874 applications.
Breakdown by City – Early Publications:
- Delhi: Decreased by 62.8% (140 to 52)
- Mumbai: surged by 18.1% (171 to 202)
- Chennai: increased by 391% (97 to 477)
- Kolkata: rose by 27.2% (11 to 14).
Ordinary Publications by City:
- Delhi: 12.03% drop (1030 to 906)
- Mumbai: 20.1% decline (263 to 210)
- Chennai: 403% rise (105 to 529)
- Kolkata: increased by 61% (21 to 34)
First Examination Report (FER) Distribution:
- Delhi: 126
- Mumbai: 59
- Chennai: 109
- Kolkata: 20
Publications Under Grant by City:
- Delhi witnessed a 6.7% rise (1,551 to 1,655)
- Mumbai saw an increase of 36.4% (513 to 700)
- Chennai observed an increase of 3.4% (1,086 to 1,123)
- Kolkata reported an increase of 9.09% (363 to 396)
Applications Based on ‘Applicant City’:
Of the 2,424 patent applications, the top contributing cities are:
- Delhi: 15
- Mumbai: 55
- Pune: 54
- Bangalore: 83
- Chennai: 87
- Hyderabad: 52
- Kolkata: 4
2023 Yearly Patent Overview (1st Jan – 15th Dec):
- Early publications: 36,389
- Ordinary publications: 36,671
- Total applications published: 73,062
- Total grants: 67,312 (Delhi: 28,469, Mumbai: 10,914, Chennai: 20,589, Kolkata: 7,340)
- Applications examined: 23,562.
Industrial Design Statistics:
- 426 designs registered this week, increased from 420 the previous week.
- Total designs registered in 2023: 27,431.
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.
