WIPO GenAI Patents: India Fifth Globally with 64% Growth
Why in the news
In August 2026 a WIPO report put India in the global top five for generative AI patents, as companies shift from trials to broad commercial use.
Ranking by share of GenAI patents
| Country | Position | Share | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1 | Above 70% | n/a |
| US | 2 | 10% | 92% |
| Japan | 3 | 6.5% | 230% |
| South Korea | 4 | 3.7% | n/a |
| India | 5 | 2% | 64% |
Concerns
- Chasers: Germany (sixth), UK (eighth), Canada, Switzerland.
- India’s 2% share is small, so fifth place is not secure.
Exam angle
- Issuer: WIPO, a UN specialised agency.
- Numbers: rank 5, 64% CAGR, 929 patents.