27 May 2026


This is a link-enhanced version of an article that first appeared in Reuters.
Article Overview:
The article highlights how AI is accelerating intellectual property and patent creation at India-based GCCs, while also examining the challenges within India’s patent ecosystem. It notes that India’s patent filing process remains comparatively slower than the U.S. due to procedural hurdles and a shortage of patent examiners, contributing to increasing backlogs.
Our Partner, Kirti Balasubramanian, shared her perspective. Here’s what she had to say:
“India requires applicants to file a separate request to commence the substantive review process, while the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office starts examining applications automatically upon filing with no extra step required.”
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