For the first time in the last 11 years in India, the number of Domestic Patent Filing was seen more than Foreign Filings. It also shows the growing scientific prowess of India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 97th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ has congratulated the Indian Institute of Science for the highest number of patents in a year. Modi during his address said that one of the oldest science institutions in the country, the IISc Bangalore is presenting a wonderful example.
IISc has been granted a total of 145 patents in the year 2022. Sharing the information, PM Modi said that a matter of joy and pride for us is that in the year 2022, there have been a total of 145 patents in the name of this institute. This means - two patents every five days.
“This record is amazing in itself. I would also like to congratulate the team of IISc for this success,” he said.
Today India's ranking is seventh in patent filing and fifth in trademarks. Talking about patents only, there has been an increase of about 50 percent in the last five years. In the Global Innovation Index too, India's ranking has improved and now it has reached the 40th position, while in 2015, India was behind even the 80th position in the Global Innovation Index.
PM Said: “I want to tell you one more interesting thing. For the first time in the last 11 years in India, the number of Domestic Patent Filings was seen more than Foreign Filing. It also shows the growing scientific prowess of India.”
He added that we all know that knowledge is paramount in the global economy of the 21st century. Modi said: “I believe that the dream of India's Techade will definitely be fulfilled on the strength of our Innovators and their Patents. With this, we all will be able to take full advantage of world-class technology and products prepared in our own country.”
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