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Growth of Organizations ‘With IP Development’ Vs. ‘Without IP Development’; India and Beyond

Imagine two Indian MSMEs-

One bustling with innovation, regularly filing patents and trademarks, the other relying solely on traditional know-how, content with local operations. Their stories reveal an undeniable truth: Intellectual Property (IP) is now a growth engine in the business landscape, not just in India but globally.

Unlocking Growth: The Indian IP Surge

India’s IP ecosystem has undergone a revolution in recent years. IP filings across patents, designs, trademarks and copyright rose by 44% between 2020 and 2025, with patents alone jumping 180% (PIB, July 2025). What’s driving this surge? Government reforms, digitization, and fee concessions- 80% fee reduction for patents and 50% for trademark filings by Government of India- specifically targeting MSMEs and startups.

A recent case: MediTech Solutions, a Pune-based health-tech startup, filed for five patents in 2022. With exclusive rights in hand, it secured international distribution partnerships and grew revenues by 220% over two years. Their patent filings not only protected innovation but catalyzed investor interest and cross-border collaborations.

The Numbers Don’t Lie: With IP vs. Without IP

Organizations investing in IP report:

Higher revenue growth: A 2025 NITI Aayog report found MSMEs with registered IP grew revenues 32% faster on average than their peers without it.
Increased exports: India’s GII 2025 position at 38th globally is tied to rapid IP-based product launches, many from MSMEs innovating in technology and traditional sectors alike.
More funding opportunities: IP-backed businesses attract twice the investment compared to those without any registered intellectual property (IBEF, June 2025).

Contrast this with organizations lacking an IP strategy:

They face repeated local competition and imitation to declining market share.
Struggle to scale consumer-base or attract investors due to perceived risk.
Often miss out on government incentives, including significant fee waivers and fast-track examination that IP-savvy companies benefit.

Global Perspective: IP as a Growth Differentiator

Internationally, companies with robust IP portfolios are market leaders. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Global Innovation Index 2025 ranks Switzerland, Sweden and the US at the top- nations where nearly 90% of innovative businesses hold both trademarks and patents.

Case Study: Korea’s S-Mart, a retail chain, tripled its overseas revenue after shifting to IP-driven branding, registering several trademarks and industrial designs. This outperformed domestic rivals who remained stuck with generic product lines.

India’s MSMEs: Innovators or Imitators or Ignorant?

Whatever may be, many Indian MSMEs still hesitate. Only 9% report deep IP strategy integration (VisionIAS, August 2025). Without it, they risk the business stagnating. Take the textile sector: companies holding registered GIs (Geographical Indications), like Banarasi Silk, saw international demand and prices soar by 50%- a boom missed by unregistered competitors.

The risk of not protecting IPs is a great self-defeating, irreversible error Indian MSMEs encounter very often. As a live-example, an Ahmedabad-based engineering firm without patents lost a major client when its locally developed tech was reverse-engineered and launched by a global competitor.

The Catalysts: Reforms & Policy

2025 marks a watershed year- 95% of patent and trademark filings now are facilitated online and examination times have dropped by over a year. The adoption of international standards (e.g., Locarno Agreement for Industrial Designs) helps Indian MSMEs protect their products globally. These are decisive policy reforms implemented by the Government of India to strengthen the competence of Indian entrepreneurs.

Real Stories: From Survival to Success

Let’s look at how innovative Indian brands are translating IP investments into real market breakthroughs:

Smart Luggage & Accessories: An emerging Indian luggage company from Telangana set itself apart by holding multiple patents and registered trademarks on its smart products. Its patented anti-theft technology and modular designs have not only protected its inventions but opened doors to premium partnerships with retailers in UAE and Southeast Asia. Throughout 2024, sales doubled, and the brand’s registered IP proved critical in keeping competitors at bay- all while cementing its reputation for smart travel gear.
Fabiosys Innovations: Founded at IIT Delhi, this startup created Fabium®, a high-performance fabric capable of destroying 99.9% of bacteria and viruses in just 30 minutes. Fabiosys earned a design registration for its innovative textile, accelerating acceptance in medical, hospitality, and apparel sectors. Today, Fabium®’s unique properties- rapid antimicrobial action and excellent breathability- are protected IP assets that enable exclusive distribution, licensing, and recognition as one of India’s breakthrough innovations (Fabiosys Press Release, March 2022).
Decorpot: Specializing in modular furniture and decor solutions, Decorpot from Bengaluru (Bangalore) invested early in design registrations for its signature pieces. This protection has allowed the firm to grow into new geographies- recently launching showrooms in Bengaluru and Hyderabad- where its registered designs underpin both brand value and consumer trust across major Indian cities including Hyderabad, Chennai, Coimbatore, Pune, Delhi-NCR and Kolkata.
GenElek Technologies: By securing design registrations and patents for its health-tech exoskeletons, GenElek from New Delhi, achieved not just legal protection but market traction. The IP advantage has helped GenElek enter B2B partnerships, receive government grants, and feature at international health-tech expos (FITTIITD Current Startups, September 2022).
FinEdge Solutions: In tech, FinEdge Solutions, headquartered in Gurugram (Gurgaon), registered two fintech patents in 2022. The IP rights enabled them to license software to four regional banks, generating a steady stream of royalty income and cementing their leadership.

The Road Ahead: Strategic IP as Mindset

Whether it’s a small artisanal brand or a tech upstart, IP transforms the business equation. It positions Indian MSMEs for:

Sustainable growth and resilience
Market expansion and higher brand value
Funding and partnership opportunities
Recognition as a scalable idea or Investment-worthy business plan
Growth-readiness, both domestically and internationally

As of October 2025, India’s MSME sector stands at a crossroads. Those embracing IP are tapping into a world of accelerated growth; those ignoring it risk getting left behind in a market where ideas, not just hard work, power progress.