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IP And Trademarks 9 August 2026

India's Research and Innovation

India has seen significant developments in research and innovation, with a notable increase in patent applications and grants, as well as the export of GI-tagged products to countries like Australia, and government schemes supporting startups and entrepreneurship, such as the Patent Facilitation Scheme, and recent awards won by Indian researchers and students in fields like hyperloop technology and aerobic gymnastics

India's research economy has seen a shift, with 62% of patent applications filed in 2024/25 coming from Indian residents.
The country has also seen success in international competitions, with Ariha winning a historic gold at the Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships.
- Indian products like Mithila Makhana have been exported to Australia for the first time, with 18 metric tonnes shipped via sea route.
- The Indian government has launched several schemes to support innovation and entrepreneurship, including the Patent Facilitation Scheme, which reduces patent filing fees by 80%.
- Researchers at Chandigarh University have been granted a patent for an attendance-based health monitoring system.
- A team of students from Pune has won a global award for their hyperloop project, finishing 7th worldwide at the European Hyperloop Week.

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