IP And Trademarks 17 October 2026
Ayush Patent Filings in India Jump Eightfold Over Ten Years
India's AYUSH sector has seen patent applications surge from a handful a decade ago to 4,077 this year—over eightfold growth. Grants rose sharply too, from just three in FY16 to 204, showing rising innovation and regulatory backing.
The AYUSH sector in India is witnessing a rapid rise in patent activity. Applications jumped to 4,077 this year, an eightfold increase over the past decade, while granted patents climbed from 3 in FY16 to 204.
- Growth drivers: stronger R&D funding, supportive government policies, and growing global interest in traditional medicines.
- Implications: More innovation, potential export opportunities, and heightened competition in the herbal and alternative health markets.
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