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The Indian patent office has granted "highest" number of 41,010 patents till November 15 this fiscal year, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said. In 2013-14 fiscal year, 4,227 patents were granted. "It's a record. Highest ever number of patents granted so far in 2023-24," he said in a post on social media platform X. On this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said this is a "notable feat" and it marks a milestone in India's journey towards an innovation-driven knowledge economy. " India's youth will be great beneficiaries of such strides," he said. The prime minister recently stated that the rise in patent applications in India demonstrates the rising innovative zeal of its youth and is a very positive sign for the times to come. According to a World Intellectual Property Organization report, patent applications by Indians grew 31.6 per cent in 2022, extending an 11-year run of growth unmatched by any other country among the top 10 filers.
PureSoftware, a global IP-led product, and services company, today announced the appointment of Noy Kucuk as Senior Vice President, to accelerate the company's Hitech & Telecom Products and Services business."Noy is an accomplished professional with an extensive career in wireless technology and engineering development," said Anil Baid, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, PureSoftware. "He is a leader and brings a wealth of experience to 5G and wireless markets with a diverse knowledge of software and hardware building blocks to enable the growth of PureSoftware 5G product - Arttha5G and services offerings. The depth and breadth of his skill sets and accomplishments, coupled with proven technology and engineering development background will help our clients navigate their most complex challenges.""I am excited to join PureSoftware and leverage their wealth of domain, and technical capabilities to drive business value and ensure success on 5G strategy and engagements," said Noy ..