India's Intellectual Property Filings in FY25

India achieved a significant milestone in intellectual property filings during the fiscal year 2025, showcasing robust domestic innovation and growth across various sectors.

Overall Increase in IPR Applications

• Total IPR applications rose approximately 20% from the previous year, reaching nearly 7.5 lakh.

Patent Applications

• Patent applications exceeded 75,000.
• Indian residents were responsible for over 61.9% of these filings, indicating strong participation in innovation from within the country.

Trademark Filings

• Trademark filings surpassed 5.3 lakh.
• Experienced double-digit growth, reflecting the creation of strong brands across various sectors.

Design Registrations

• Design registrations crossed the 40,000 mark, showcasing a significant increase in creative and industrial designs.

This surge in intellectual property filings highlights India's growing emphasis on innovation and brand development, contributing to its economic and technological advancement.