India's IP filings rise 44% in five years; GI applications up 380%
On 22 July 2025, the Commerce Ministry said IP filings by Indian citizens rose 44% in five years, from 4,77,533 in 2020-21 to 6,89,991 in 2024-25.
Summary
Intellectual property (IP) applications filed by Indian citizens rose 44%, from 4,77,533 in 2020-21 to 6,89,991 in 2024-25, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on 22 July 2025. Geographical Indications (GI) recorded the highest growth at 380%, followed by designs (266%), patents (180%), copyright (83%), trade marks (28%) and semiconductor integrated circuit layout-designs (20%). Patent filings rose from 24,326 to 68,176, and 95% of IP filings are now made online.
Key facts
- Date
- 22 July 2025
- Total IP filings
- 4,77,533 (2020-21) to 6,89,991 (2024-25), +44%
- Highest growth
- GI +380%
- Others
- Designs +266%, Patents +180%, Copyright +83%, TM +28%, SICLD +20%
- Patents
- 24,326 to 68,176
- Online
- 95% of filings
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which category of intellectual property recorded the highest growth in filings between 2020-21 and 2024-25, as per the Commerce Ministry (July 2025)?
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Correct answer: D — Geographical Indications
PIB (22 July 2025): GI saw the highest growth at 380%, followed by Designs (266%) and Patents (180%).
By what percentage did total IP filings by Indian citizens rise from 2020-21 to 2024-25?
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Correct answer: C — 44%
PIB: IP filings increased by 44%, from 4,77,533 in 2020-21 to 6,89,991 in 2024-25.