Pune: An innovative high-rise retaining wall concept titled “High Rise Retaining Wall and a Method of Construction of the Same,” aimed at controlling earth pressure and enhancing safety in high-rise construction, has been granted a patent by the Government of India’s Patent Office.
Malhar V. Patil and Vaishali V. Patil have been registered as the patentees of the invention. The high-rise retaining wall patent was granted on August 21, 2026, under Patent No. 600147.
A retaining wall is a structure designed to withstand and control the pressure exerted by soil, earth fill or other materials. Such structures play a critical role in high-rise buildings, sloping sites, deep foundations, basements and a wide range of construction projects.
With rapid urbanisation and the increasing need to construct taller buildings on sites with limited space, maintaining ground stability and ensuring structural safety have become increasingly important challenges for the construction industry.
Against this backdrop, the patent granted for the high-rise retaining wall and its construction method provides intellectual property protection for the specific design concept and method of construction.
High-Rise Retaining Wall Patent Application Filed in 2023
The patent application for the high-rise retaining wall was originally filed in 2023 by Mr. Malhar V. Patil and Mrs. Vaishali V. Patil.
The patent covers the invention titled “High Rise Retaining Wall and a Method of Construction of the Same,” which is focused on controlling earth pressure and addressing safety and space-related requirements associated with construction projects.
The grant provides the patentees with the rights available under patent law in relation to the use of the invention.
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Malhar V. Patil’s Civil Engineering Background
Mr. Malhar V. Patil completed his postgraduate studies in Civil Engineering (Geosystems) at the University of California, Berkeley, in 2022, before returning to India to contribute to the family business, Savi Infrastructures & Properties Pvt. Ltd.
Savi Infrastructures & Properties specialises in the design and construction of high-rise retaining wall structures, with projects executed across India and wall heights reaching up to 30 metres.
The newly granted patent represents another step in the company’s continued focus on developing practical engineering solutions for challenging infrastructure requirements.
Patent Protection Valid for 20 Years
According to the patent certificate, protection for the high-rise retaining wall invention is valid for 20 years from August 5, 2023, subject to the applicable provisions of the Patents Act.
With the grant of the patent, the patentees receive the rights provided under patent law in relation to the use of the invention. The patent could therefore play a role in the future development, application and commercial expansion of the technology in the construction and infrastructure sector.
Commenting on the patent, Malhar Patil said, “The patented design is another economical, safe and space-efficient solution that we are proud to bring to the infrastructure sector.
Our objective has always been to use engineering and innovation to develop solutions that can contribute meaningfully to the development of our nation.”
The patented high-rise retaining wall method adds to Savi Infrastructures & Properties’ focus on design and construction solutions for high-rise retaining structures and infrastructure projects across India.
