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Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Respiratory device by AIIMS-R nursing officer gets patent
Raipur: Arokiaraj U, a senior nursing officer in the department of cardiothoracic and vascular surgery (CTVS) at AIIMS-Raipur, has developed a respiratory device to curb the spread of air-borne infections during medical procedures. The Indian Patent Office in New Delhi granted a utility patent for the device. Named 'Highly Oxygenated Aerosol Controlled (HOAC) Combo', it is a closed-system respiratory support unit designed to reduce the risk of airborne infections during nebulization, sputum sampling, incentive spirometry, and low-flow oxygen therapy. It offers protection to both patients and healthcare workers. The HOAC device is currently in the functional prototype development phase, with efforts underway to secure funding. This will be followed by pilot studies and clinical validation, paving the way for its large-scale implementation in India and globally. Arokiaraj U showcased this device at the India Innovation Summit 2025, held on March 18–19 at Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre, New Delhi. The Department of Health Research (DHR) and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) organised the summit. The device has also been published on the ATLAS of Innovation platform, a research platform supporting the development of new technologies for TB elimination. Lt. Gen. Ashok Jindal (Retd), executive director and CEO of AIIMS-Raipur, congratulated Arokiaraj, calling the development a significant achievement for AIIMS-Raipur. AIIMS-Raipur nominated Arokiaraj for the National Florence Nightingale Award and the National Science Award 2025 in recognition of his contribution. Arokiaraj expressed gratitude to the medical superintendent, the CTVS department, and the AIIMS-Raipur administration for their support and guidance.
The Hindu
19-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Intellectual property rights in the digital age
Years and years ago, a young woman made a board game to teach people about an economic ideology and a few years down the line, a man decided to create something very similar to it and sold it to a bigger company for large profits. The woman almost got forgotten with time and it was only much more recently that a document stating her authority over the board game and its concept was found while a legal battle was happening. This was Elizabeth Magie, the inventor of the game Monopoly (initially known as The Landlord's Game). If she had not filed a copyright patent on her game in 1904, no credit would have crossed her name while turning the pages of history. It was in the 1970s that the involvement of Magie in creating Monopoly came out during a legal battle. Ralph Anspach, an economics professor and creator of the game 'Anti-Monopoly', was in a legal battle when he discovered documents that traced Monopoly's origins back to The Landlord's Game. The ideas behind a product can be just as valuable as the product itself. These ideas—ranging from inventions to creative works—are protected by Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). Intellectual Property Rights are legal rights granted to individuals or organisations over the creations of their intellect. These rights give the creator exclusive control over the use of their creations for a certain period (20 years in India), allowing them to reap economic benefits and maintain control over how their work is used or reproduced. TYPES OF IPR 1. Copyright which protects original works of authorship, such as books, music, films, software, and artwork. 2. Patents that protect inventions or new processes, granting the inventor exclusive rights to use and commercialise the innovation. 3. Trademarks which protect symbols, names, and slogans used to identify goods or services. 4. Trade secrets which protect confidential business information that provides a competitive edge, such as recipes or manufacturing techniques. 5. Industrial Design Rights to protect the aesthetic aspect of an item, such as shape, pattern, or colour. How to File for Intellectual Property Rights To file a patent in India, you'll need to prepare and submit a patent application to the Indian Patent Office (IPO). This entails a number of procedures, such as invention disclosure (a document that contains as much information as possible about your invention, such as a clear description, drawings, and claims), patentability search (a search to see if your invention is new and unprotected by existing patents), application preparation, and examination requests. The application can be submitted in person or online. Examples of patented content around us! Throughout history, intellectual property rights have played a vital role in protecting the creative and financial interests of content creators. For example, if Walt Disney had not safeguarded characters like Mickey Mouse through trademark protection, ensuring that only Disney could license and monetise them, they would not have been able to build such a strong empire today. A GI tagged product (Geographical Indicator) refers to a product having a specific country or place considered as the place of origin of that product. Intellectual Property Rights are the backbone of creative and innovative economies. They ensure that creators—from writers and musicians to inventors and designers—receive recognition and compensation for their work. Understanding how to file for these rights and securing them appropriately is essential for protecting both creative integrity and potential income. As digital technology makes content reproduction easier than ever, the role of IPR in protecting originality and promoting innovation has never been more critical. With creators and influencers calling out each other for imitating trends and ideas, it's all the more important to understand the concept of intellectual property rights.
Hindustan Times
28-04-2025
- Science
- Hindustan Times
Innovative patent granted for ‘drought monitoring and assessment'
In a breakthrough development for drought management, a patent has been granted by the Indian Patent Office for an innovative system for drought monitoring and assessment that combines geospatial technology, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The patented invention was filed by Sandeep Gaikwad and Prof KV Kale, former SPPU Vice-Chancellor, who is currently serving as the Vice-Chancellor of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University (DBATU), Lonere. Addressing the urgent need for precise and real-time drought assessment, especially for drought-prone regions like Marathwada, which faces drought episodes every 2–3 years. 'Traditional drought assessment methods such as Annewari and Paisewari, though historically significant, have major limitations compared to modern technologies. Furthermore, delayed results with estimates for Kharif crops available only by December and Rabi crops by March slow down the process of providing timely relief to affected farmers,' said Prof Kale. The entire research and development work was carried out by Gaikwad under the guidance of Prof Kale. In this patent, Dr Amol Vibhute, Dr Rajesh Dhumal, and Dr Rupali Surase also contributed significantly to the research work. 'The newly patented methodology uniquely integrates satellite remote sensing data, smartphone-based ground truth collection, and IoT sensor networks to monitor agricultural drought conditions with high accuracy. A pilot study was conducted in Vaijapur tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, a region highly vulnerable to drought,' said Sandeep Gaikwad. 'This innovative system is expected to revolutionise drought monitoring by offering precise, location-specific, and timely assessments, which are critical for taking preventive measures and reducing the impact of droughts on agriculture and rural livelihoods. The solution is scalable and can be expanded to other drought-prone areas across India,' said Prof Kale.
New Indian Express
25-04-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
India's AI patent grant ratio much lower at 0.37% despite rise in filing
BENGALURU: While India has made steady progress in artificial intelligence (AI) related research and filings of patents in the several years, the country's patent grant ratio stands at just 0.37%, much lower than the US and even China. "While educational institutions are increasingly active in AI patenting, their filing to grant ratio remains low at just 1%, in stark contrast to the 40% grant ratio observed for corporates. This disparity in patent grants within the institutional arena underscores the urgent need to enhance R&D quality, institutional support and focus on building robust, high-quality IP (in this emerging technology space)," said Nasscom's annual Patenting Trends in India report titled, 'Patent Pulse 2025 – Decoding India's Ascent in AI Patent Landscape.' Rajesh Nambiar, President, Nasscom, said, 'While India has made good progress in strengthening its intellectual property regime, with increased filings and a more responsive Indian Patent Office, long timelines for patent approvals and quality patents remain key concerns when compared to advanced economies." He added that urgent steps are needed to expand this capacity to sustain and accelerate the improvements seen so far. Between 2010 and 2025, over 86,000 AI-related patents were filed, accounting for more than 25% of all technology patents in the country, the report said. About 63% of these AI patents originated in India, while 17% were first filed in the US, it added. Machine Learning (ML) remains the most widely used technique within AI patents, comprising over 55% of the total AI filings. Within this, Generative AI (GenAI) is emerging as a major driver of innovation, accounting for 50% of all ML-related patents. While GenAI accounts for just 6% of total AI patents globally, it represents 28% of India's AI patent filings—positioning the country among the top five globally in this domain, the report stated. Functional applications such as Computer Vision and Natural Language Processing dominate, contributing to over 90% of India's AI patent portfolio. Sectorally, transportation leads in AI innovation, accounting for more than 70% of all AI-related filings. The report added that India continues to maintain its fifth position in global patent filings, with the nation's patent-to-GDP ratio increasing 2.6 times— from 144 in 2013 to 381 in 2023. Growing at an annual rate of 149.4%, the country's share in total global patents granted increased over 2X to reach 3.8% in 2023 from 1.7% the previous year. The country saw over 90,000 patents filed in FY24. An all-time high of more than 100,000 patents were granted in FY24, a 3X increase over the previous year.
The Hindu
25-04-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Over 86,000 AI Patents filed during 2010-2025, accounting for over 25% of all tech patents filed in India: Nasscom
Some 86,000 AI Patents were filed in India during 2010-2025, accounting for over 25% of all tech patents filed in the country during this period, said Nasscom on Friday. The country's pace of innovation has accelerated dramatically, with the number of AI patents filed between 2021 and 2025 being seven times higher than those filed between 2010 and 2015. Notably, 63% of these AI patents originated in India, while 17% were first filed in the United States. According to Nasscom data, Machine Learning (ML) remained the most widely used technique within AI patents, comprising over 55% of the total AI filings. Within this, Generative AI (GenAI) is emerging as a major driver of innovation, accounting for 50% of all ML-related patents. India's heightened focus on GenAI is particularly notable. While GenAI accounts for just 6% of total AI patents globally, it represents 28% of India's AI patent filings—positioning the country among the top five globally in this domain. Functional applications such as Computer Vision and Natural Language Processing dominate, contributing to over 90% of India's AI patent portfolio. Sectorally, transportation leads in AI innovation, accounting for more than 70% of all AI-related filings. Despite the impressive volume of innovation, India's AI patent grant ratio stands at just 0.37%—significantly lower than China and the US. While educational institutions are increasingly active in AI patenting, their filing to grant ratio remains low at just 1%, in stark contrast to the 40% grant ratio observed for enterprises. This disparity in patent grants underscores the urgent need to enhance R&D quality, institutional support and focus on building robust, high-quality IP. Improving India's patent grant ratio required a stronger focus on patent quality, streamlined IP processes, robust R&D, and a supportive policy framework that enhances protection and enforcement, Nasscom said in its recent Patenting Trends in India report. Rajesh Nambiar, President, Nasscom said, 'While India has made steady progress in strengthening its intellectual property regime, with increased filings and a more responsive Indian Patent Office, long timelines for patent approvals and quality patents remain key concerns when compared to advanced economies.'' Urgent steps were needed to expand this capacity to sustain and accelerate the improvements seen so far, he added. The apex body further said, India continued to maintain its 5th position in global patent filings, with the nation's patent-to-GDP ratio increasing 2.6 times— from 144 in 2013 to 381 in 2023 — signaling the growing importance of an innovation-led economy. Growing at an annual rate of 149.4%, the country's share in total global patents granted increased over 2X to reach 3.8% in 2023 from 1.7% the previous year, it said. Taking the lead position as a global innovation hub, India saw over 90,000 patents filed in FY24 — marking its seventh consecutive year of growth, Nasscom noted. This rise, led primarily by resident filers, highlights the country's expanding domestic innovation capabilities and the growing support from its innovation ecosystem. Interestingly, an all-time high of more than 100,000 patents were granted in FY24, a 3X increase over the previous year, reflecting both the improved efficiency of the Indian Patent Office and the rising quality of applications aligned with global innovation standards, revealed a survey conducted by Nasscom. In FY24, Indian resident filers accounted for over 55% of total filings, up from 52.3% in FY23, marking a 19% year-on-year increase. Educational institutions and SMEs emerged as key contributors to this growth, reflecting a more inclusive and maturing patent ecosystem. The surge in domestic patent filings—driven by increased participation from educational institutions, SMEs, and startups—signals a strong rise in grassroots-level innovation. This trend underscores the growing impact of India's IP awareness and support programmes. ends
