Lovely Professional University (LPU) has made a historic triumph in the Indian innovation arena. The university was ranked first among all academic institutes with the largest number of patent applications processed by the Intellectual Property India Annual Report 2024-25.
The Leader in Innovation
This achievement makes LPU the Indian powerhouse in innovation. The recognition comes from the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (CGPDTM) under the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
What is more remarkable: LPU has become the leader among all the Indian applicants in terms of Information Technology patents. In this category, the university performed better than international technology giants like Samsung Electronics and Google LLC.
EduRevolution: Students, Faculty Drive Patent Surge
LPU owes this success to its EduRevolution program. The interaction between students, researchers and faculty is aimed at transforming ideas into intellectual property. The ecosystem of innovation of the university helps in nation-building by undertaking practical research.
Key Highlights:
- Top patents among any Indian university(2024-25 report)
- No.1 in patents in IT vs Samsung, Google.
- DPIIT-backed recognition
- Target “Make in India” via academia.
Achievement for India's Higher Education
This feat arrives amid India's push for self-reliance in technology. LPU's achievement highlights how private universities lead in research output. The Phagwara-based institution now sets the benchmark for academic innovation in India.
Implications for Research & Startups
Experts consider the lead of LPU as the revolution of higher education. More patents mean stronger startups, creation of jobs and exportation of technology. The model of LPU, which is to combine teaching and invention, is replicated in other institutions in the country.
In 2024-25, India registered more than 1 lakh patents, and academia is rapidly closing in on it. The LPU's dominance is an indication that the monopoly of IITs/IISc will shift to dissimilar leadership.
LPU at a Glance: Patent Powerhouse Stats
Category
LPU Rank
Beats
Overall University Patents
No. 1 India
All institutes
IT Patents
No. 1 India
Samsung, Google
The report underscores LPU's role in shaping the Future of Indian innovation.
For more details, visit LPU's official website.
LPU Tops India in Patent Filings: No. 1 University Nationwide, Beats Samsung & Google in IT Patents
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