India's patent boom faces reality check over delays, weak commercialization
By Freny Patel ( May 27, 2026, 02:07 GMT | Comment) -- India’s patent filings are surging, but experts warn that weak commercialization, regulatory delays and poor monetization frameworks could prevent the country from realizing one of its most prized ambitions — turning innovation into global telecom and 6G leadership.India’s rise as the world’s sixth-largest patent filer in 2025–26 marks a major shift in the country’s innovation landscape. The surge underscores India’s emergence as a growing global innovation hub and highlights the increasing importance of robust intellectual property, or IP, systems in driving economic growth and technological competitiveness....
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