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India’s remarkable increase in patent grants signals its rise as an innovation leader, especially within the global South, highlighted Supreme Court Justice Sanjiv Khanna at the WIPO Intellectual Property Adjudication master class inauguration in Delhi. This event, a collaboration between the Delhi High Court and the WIPO Judicial Institute, marks a pivotal moment in recognizing the shifting dynamics of global IP filings, with the majority now originating from the global South.
Justice Khanna pointed out the transformative leap in India’s patent grants, from 4,227 in 2013-14 to an astounding 41,010 in 2023-24, demonstrating a tenfold increase and showcasing India’s burgeoning innovation landscape. This surge reflects the nation’s growing prowess in research and development, fueled by advancements in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and nanotechnology.
The collaboration between WIPO and the Delhi High Court for the IP Master Class was celebrated as a significant step forward. Additionally, Union External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar emphasized India’s global cooperation in intellectual property and its innovative response to challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
To support this innovation wave, India plans to triple the number of patent examiners, ensuring that the judicial system can efficiently handle the growing demand for patent adjudication. Justice Manmohan of the Delhi High Court discussed the challenges of protecting IP rights amid rapid technological advancement and the need for global cooperation to combat piracy and copyright infringement.
The event also featured insights on the increasing role of courts in addressing new technological challenges and the importance of judicial exchange across countries to foster common solutions and understand diverse legal approaches, as emphasized by Eun Joo Min, director of the WIPO Judicial Institute, and other dignitaries.
