PRESS RELEASE
MUMBAI, December 16, 2025: In a report on artificial intelligence (AI) and intellectual property (IP) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: 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, emphasizing 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.”
Vivek Shah, Vice-Chair CII - National Committee on IP & CEO Meril Life Sciences said, “The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) believes that the industry must take a proactive role in embracing innovation and intellectual property as key drivers of growth. To achieve this transformation, strong collaboration between industry and government is essential. Government support in terms of policy frameworks, incentives, and infrastructure will be critical to enable businesses to scale and compete globally in the evolving IP-driven landscape.”
The report finds that while advancements in technology have increased capability, risks too have grown. A new breed of challenges such as risks associated with autonomy, agentic behavior, coordination, and goal misalignment have emerged. Enterprise level AI adoption needs robust IP risk mitigation. The study suggests adopting robust IP risk mitigation strategies and aligning with emerging regulatory standards, can safeguard innovation, ensure compliance, and maintain trust in an increasingly complex technological landscape. The report also provides extensive guidance on the best practices that should be adopted to frame policies and IP strategies for enterprises.
TCS and CII are strengthening India’s IP ecosystem through dedicated support for innovators and startups. For instance, CII supports policy dialogue and awareness, enabled thousands of IP filings, and offer various IP-related services for Indian enterprises, helping them unlock greater economic value.
TCS leverages its profound expertise in artificial intelligence and intellectual property to drive transformative solutions for clients worldwide. By seamlessly integrating AI innovation with a robust understanding of the IP landscape, TCS stands out as a trusted partner for organisations seeking to harness large scale, AI-led transformation. This commitment positions TCS at the forefront of helping enterprises navigate complex technological advancements with confidence.
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) works to create and sustain an environment conducive to the development of India, partnering Industry, Government and civil society through advisory and consultative processes.
For 130 years, CII has been engaged in shaping India’s development journey and works proactively on transforming Indian Industry’s engagement in national development. With its extensive network across the country and the world, CII serves as a reference point for Indian industry and the international business community.
In the journey of India’s economic resurgence, CII facilitates the multifaceted contributions of the Indian Industry, charting a path towards a prosperous and sustainable future. With this backdrop, CII has identified “Accelerating Competitiveness: Globalisation, Inclusivity, Sustainability, Trust” as its theme for 2025-26, prioritising five key pillars. During the year, CII will align its initiatives to drive strategic action aimed at enhancing India’s competitiveness by promoting global engagement, inclusive growth, sustainable practices, and a foundation of trust.
For more information visit: www.cii.in
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) is a digital transformation and technology partner of choice for industry-leading organizations worldwide. Since its inception in 1968, TCS has upheld the highest standards of innovation, engineering excellence and customer service.
Rooted in the heritage of the Tata Group, TCS is focused on creating long term value for its clients, its investors, its employees, and the community at large. With a highly skilled workforce of over 590,000 employees spread across 55 countries and 202 service delivery centers across the world, the company has been recognized as a top employer in six continents. With the ability to rapidly apply and scale new technologies, the company has built long term partnerships with its clients – helping them emerge as perpetually adaptive enterprises. Many of these relationships have endured into decades and navigated every technology cycle, from mainframes in the 1970s to Artificial Intelligence today.
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