MUMBAI, India, Aug. 17 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202621071968 A) filed by Dr. Hemalata Sagar Wadkar; Om Bandu Bachute; Khushi Santosh Ghodvinde; and Riddhi Vinay Modi on June 10, 2026, for Natural Sensory Stimuli-Based Repellent Composition And Methods For Deterring Leopards From Human Habitation.
Inventors include Dr. Hemalata Sagar Wadkar; Om Bandu Bachute; Khushi Santosh Ghodvinde; and Riddhi Vinay Modi.
The application for the patent was published on August 14, 2026, under issue no. 33/2026.
Abstract: The present invention provides an eco-friendly, non-lethal leopard repellent system designed to reduce human–leopard conflict while supporting wildlife conservation and ecological balance. The system comprises a Carbopol-based gel formulation incorporating 3-Methyl-3-mercapto-1-butanol as the active olfactory agent, together with Carbopol 940, propylene glycol, and pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, to produce a stable, homogeneous, and spreadable gel matrix. The formulation exploits natural sensory and olfactory mechanisms to deter leopards from human settlements, livestock enclosures, and agricultural areas, thereby minimizing territorial intrusion without causing harm to the animals. Methods for preparing and applying the formulation are disclosed, making it suitable for pharmaceutical, veterinary, cosmetic, biological, and research applications. The invention provides a cost-effective and practical solution for rural and forest-fringe communities, offering an environmentally safe and socially acceptable alternative to traditional conflict-management strategies such as traps, fencing, or poisoning.
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