Gurtej Sandhu Tops Thomas Edison In U.S. Patent Count
May 23, 2026·about 3 hours ago·via The Economic Times

Gurtej Sandhu, an IIT Delhi engineer, has overtaken Thomas Edison in U.S. patent count, prompting fresh talk of India’s brain drain. The milestone spotlights a career built on deep technical work and prolific invention. It also raises questions about why top talent often builds breakthrough success outside India. The story frames Sandhu as a rare name in the global patent race. Read more about this...