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Ayush Innovation Sees Eightfold Rise in Patent Filings

Ayush-related innovation and intellectual property activity in India has expanded, with 4,077 patent applications filed and 711 patents granted between FY15 and FY26, according to the Status Report on Ayush Related Inventions in India (2014–2026). Released during the 11th Ayurveda Day celebrations, the report was published by the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trademarks (CGPDTM) under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). Annual filings rose from 63 in FY15 to 590 in FY26, representing growth of around 836.5%, after peaking at 606 in FY23 and falling to 299 in FY24, while annual grants increased from three in FY16 to 204 in FY24.

The post-COVID period witnessed a strong acceleration, with 2,854 applications, or 70% of total filings, recorded between FY21 and FY26, compared with 1,223 between FY15 and FY20, while 657 patents (92.4% of grants) were awarded during this period. Natural persons filed 2,113 applications (51.9%) and secured 398 grants, followed by educational institutions (995 applications, 88 grants), corporate and other entities (700 applications, 176 grants), and small entities and startups (144 and 125 filings, respectively). Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Mr. Prataprao Jadhav said the growth reflects rising focus on research and innovation, adding that the Government is committed to protecting India’s traditional knowledge systems. Secretary of the Ministry of Ayush Mr. Rajesh Kotecha said wider participation from universities, startups and industry will help translate research into innovative solutions.

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