19 984 applications in 2005, a 44% increase on 2004? Domestic filings in India also increased by 25% compared to 2004.  In 2005, the Indian patent system underwent major amendments to guarantee compliance with TRIPs. Following the 2005 amendment of the Patent Act and the amended patent rules of 2006, even bigger numbers of patent applications can be expected in the future. Details on patent procedures in India, including opposition procedures, provisional protection, Bolar provision, and compulsory licensing can be found in Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) news, October 2006 edition, "India - patent regime comes of age". Electronic versions are available at: www.managingip.com/?Page=16&ISS=22625