The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has introduced a new initiative, ‘Medical Innovations Patent Mitra,’ to support biomedical innovators in patent filing and technology transfer. This program aims to bridge gaps in patent protection and help researchers and startups secure their medical innovations.
What is Medical Innovations Patent Mitra?
This initiative provides end-to-end assistance to healthcare and biotech innovators, ensuring that their discoveries are:
✅ Properly assessed for patentability
✅ Legally protected through patents
✅ Successfully transferred to industries for public benefit
✅ Commercialized to enhance India’s MedTech ecosystem
Why This Initiative Matters
🔹 Encourages innovation: Medical researchers, doctors, and startups often struggle with patent filing and legal complexities. This program simplifies the process.
🔹 Boosts India’s MedTech industry: With the support of NITI Aayog and the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP), this initiative ensures that innovations in healthcare, diagnostics, and medical devices reach the market faster.
🔹 Protects Intellectual Property (IP): Innovators can now receive expert patent prosecution, maintenance, and licensing guidance.
🔹 Strengthens Ayushman Bharat & Viksit Bharat goals: By supporting indigenous medical research, this initiative contributes to a self-reliant healthcare system in India.
Who Can Benefit?
🔹 Doctors & medical researchers working on new treatments and devices
🔹 Healthcare startups developing innovative solutions
🔹 ICMR Institutes and Extramural Grantees seeking patent protection
🔹 Medical colleges & research institutions creating new medical technologies
A Step Towards a Self-Reliant Healthcare Ecosystem
ICMR aims for a tenfold increase in life science patents filed in India within two years. With the support of MedTech Mitra and MedTech Mela, the program helps transfer medical research into practical healthcare solutions.
If you are a doctor, researcher, or healthcare innovator, now is the time to secure your medical patents and bring your ideas to life! Connect with ICMR’s Medical Innovations Patent Mitra for expert guidance on patent filing and technology transfer.
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