Information technology innovation in India:  The top 100 IT firms   Abstract Patents serve as an indicator of the innovation capability of countries, industries, or firms. Many Indian firms are in a transition to move from labor intensive segments to areas with higher value added which has been reflected in this research. The purpose of this study is to analyze patents issued during the period of 1997–2009 from the European Patent Office database and the United States Patent and Trademark Office database from the top one hundred Indian information technology firms. This study represents a novel empirical look at information technology industry innovations in India. A comprehensive of statistical patent analyses are presented to provide practitioners with valuable knowledge to assist in business strategic planning. •Download the full text »   Valve | PEX pipe | Push fit system | Plastic pipe | HDPE pipe | Water pipe UPVC pipe | Spiral pipe | Gas pipe | Underground pipe | Polyethylene pipe fitting | Pipe installation PE Pipe PE Fitting PE Manhole PE Welding