ITC has topped the list of Indian private companies that filed patents in India in healthcare and pharma between 2015-2020.

The ranking was done by Sagacious IP, a global IP Research and consulting firm, as part of its report on the pharma and healthcare sector.

The report titled 'Pharma & Healthcare Innovations, Market Dynamics & Metamorphosis' said ITC's Life Sciences and Technology Centre (LSTC), one of the largest innovation centers in the country, with a strong presence in nutrition, health and well-being, has to its credit 453 filings between the years 2015-2020.

It further said ITC is among the top 15 companies which have filed patents in India. These companies together contribute approximately 11% of the patents filed in the pharma and healthcare sector in India.

"Among companies, ITC (ITC Life Sciences and Technology Centre) tops in this sector," the report mentions, adding, "another top filer, the ITC Life Sciences and Technology Centre, is one of the largest innovation centers. It has a strong presence in nutrition, health and well-being, through innovations in plant breeding, genetics, microbiology, cell biology, genomics, and proteomics."

Sanjiv Rangrass, group head, R&D, projects and sustainability, ITC said, "ITC LSTC is continuously working on a platform based approach that powers agile and purposeful innovation to serve emerging consumer needs."

In the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, LSTC researchers and product development teams delivered a range of products in record time. These included Savlon Multisurface Disinfectant Sprays, Savlon Clothes Disinfectant spray, Savlon Masks, Savlon Wipes, Nimeasy Dishwash liquid, BNatural Immunity Soups, Jelimals with Immunity benefits.

Offerings in the personal wash and skin care spaces included Vivel Neem Bodywash, Charmis Deep Radiance Skin Cream and biodegradable Dermafique Face Masques.

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