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The Science, Technology and Innovation are considered to be the key drivers of the economic development of nations. Research publications and patent generation are two critical indicators for assessing the quality of scientific endeavours of a nation. There is direct relation between the economy and the patent regime of a nation. Patent is an exclusive and territorial right granted to inventor by regional or national government to a limited period of years. The amendments in the Indian Patent Act, 1970, amendments in Patent Rules, National IPR policy, Make in India and Startup India which were brought the tremendous influence on the patenting activities. The study has been undertaken to investigate the recent trends in patenting activity in India between the years 2008-2019. The study revealed that the patent grants have increased significantly in all fields due to patent reforms and IPR policies but need much more intensely it should be implemented and awareness to be created to attain the grater successes in the field of science and technology so as to consider with the Indian population and country as a whole.