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Discussion Forum : Technology - Latest Current Affairs (Q.No. 531)

2023-11-13 Technology

531.

What was the growth rate of patent applications by residents of India in 2022?

31.6%

33.5%

28.7%

45.0%

Answer: Option

Explanation:

Patent applications by residents of India increased by 31.6% in 2022, to 77,068, according to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). This was the highest growth rate of any country among the top 10 patent filers. India is now the third-largest patent filer in Asia, after China and Japan. It is also the 12th-largest patent filer in the world.