MUMBAI, India, May 29 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202621044078 A) filed by Symbiosis International, Pune, Maharashtra, on April 6, for 'a mobile application based digital marketplace system for rural artisans with integrated video storytelling and multilingual support.'
Inventor(s) include Tamanna Bothra; Hezekiah Figueiredo; Tamanna Agarwal; Dr. Manohar Desai; and Prof. Nitin Gawai.
The application for the patent was published on May 29, under issue no. 22/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention discloses a mobile application-based digital marketplace system (100) designed specifically for empowering rural artisans to reach global markets while preserving cultural heritage. The system comprises a central server (110), a user interface module (120) with multilingual support through a language processing engine (122), an artisan profile management module (130), a video storytelling module (140) with automatic translation capabilities (146), an e-commerce transaction module (150), a product catalog module (160) with categorization engine (165), a search and discovery module (170), and a communication module (180). The invention is characterized by its video storytelling module that enables artisans to share craft narratives in their native languages while providing translated subtitles for global audiences. The system further includes a stories feature (190), events module (192), analytics module (195), and accessibility features to accommodate users with varying levels of digital literacy. The invention addresses the challenges faced by traditional craftspeople including limited visibility, inadequate digital knowledge, and restricted market access."
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