The AYUSH system, which includes Ayurveda, Yoga &
Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, and Homeopathy, is an
integral part of India's healthcare traditions, with the
Ministry of AYUSH dedicated to preserving and advancing these
systems by promoting research and innovation. However, with the
rise in global interest in traditional medicine, there is an
increasing need to protect India's rich traditional knowledge
from misappropriation and unauthorised patents. To address this,
the Indian Patent Office issued the draft Guidelines for
Processing Patent Applications of AYUSH Systems and Related
Inventions on January 31, 2025, inviting suggestions on
the guidelines from the stakeholders by February 28, 2025.
