The study focuses on the patent filing as an important indicator of economic activity in a country. Recently there has been a tremendous growth in patent filing from Asia exceptional being India. The number of patents filed according to WIPO 2006 report from India compared with three north-eastern Asian countries is analyzed and interpreted.India being a hub of intellect lags behind the other north-eastern Asian countries as far as resident and PCT international application of patents is concerned. India needs to address the issue and make amendments to strengthen in this area.
