In a report on artificial intelligence (AI) and intellectual property (IP), Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), & Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) have found a staggering growth in AI and GenAI patenting trends and analysed the IP landscape that is rapidly evolving with advances in technology. The report titled Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property - Navigating Opportunities and Challenges in a Transformative Era, highlights that AI patent filings in India surged significantly after 2018, with 83,059 patents filed between 2019 and compared to 3,931 from 2010 to 2018. TCS in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), released the report at the CII Global Summit on Technology, R&D & IP at Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi.

The report, which explores the shifting technology landscape that is shaping AI-driven IP creation, has found that despite the burgeoning AI patent landscape in India MSMEs face challenges in intellectual property protection due to technical complexity, ambiguous ownership, and evolving legislation. The study that surveyed 73 global experts also addresses governance concerns, including transparency, bias, misinformation, and deepfakes, emphasising the need for robust legal frameworks and ethical standards.

AI has rapidly evolved from a research concept into a transformative force, driving innovation across sectors such as healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and retail. In India, government initiatives and public-private partnerships are accelerating AI adoption, particularly among Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). However, affordability, infrastructure, talent gaps, and regulatory complexities remain significant hurdles. To address the pressing concerns in the sector, TCS, a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, designed the report to equip enterprises, MSMEs, technologists, entrepreneurs, IP professionals, and policymakers with actionable insights on responsible AI adoption and robust IP strategies.

Speaking at the launch of the report, Ashvini Saxena, VP and Head, TCS Components Engineering Group (CEG) and Digital Software and Solutions (DSS), said, “As India advances toward its $5 trillion economic vision, AI-driven innovation will be a cornerstone of growth. At TCS, our unwavering emphasis on embedding AI at scale and building strong IP capabilities reflects this commitment, as we set course to become the world’s largest AI-led technology services company. With GenAI, agentic systems, and LLMs reshaping industries, widespread adoption and scaling across all sectors is critical. Leveraging one of the world’s strongest technology talent pools, India can fast-track progress by balancing innovation, robust IP management, and entrepreneurship—positioning itself as a global AI powerhouse. This report affirms that a balanced roadmap combining innovation, regulatory foresight, and capacity building is essential for AI to empower India’s small businesses and foster resilient, future-ready enterprises.”