(a) the number of applications filed in the country for patents in the field of electronics during 1999-2000, 2000-2001 and 2001-2002; and
(b) the number and names of I.T. companies who have filed these applications with details of items for patents?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY(DR. SANJAY PASWAN)
(a): The number of patent applications filed in the country in the field of Electronics during 1999-2000, 2000-2001 and 2001- 2002 were 999, 891 and 670 respectively. As per `Ekaswa-A Database on Patent Applications filed in India, coverage: Gazette of India published up to March 31st, 2002`.
(b): The information is voluminous and may be accessed through the Website:www.indianpatents.org.in/db/db.htm.