News: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has advised all medical colleges and healthcare institutions to use ICMR's Medical Innovations Patent Mitra platform.

About

• A centralized digital Intellectual Property (IP) support platform for India's healthcare sector.
• Developed & Managed by: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
• Provides end-to-end support for patent filing, protection, management, and commercialization of medical innovations.

Aim

• Remove financial and procedural barriers to patent filing.
• Promote commercialization of indigenous medical innovations into healthcare products.

Key Features

• 100% Government-funded patent support (filing, legal drafting, prosecution, and maintenance).
• Expert IP assistance through patent attorneys and prior-art searches.
• End-to-end patent management, including examination and opposition proceedings.
• Technology transfer support by connecting innovators with pharma and medical device industries.

Who Can Benefit?

• ICMR intramural & extramural researchers.
• Faculty, clinicians, and students of recognized medical colleges.
• DPIIT-recognized biomedical startups.
• Independent medical innovators.

Significance

• Promotes innovation and patent culture in healthcare.
• Encourages Atmanirbhar Bharat in medical technology.
• Bridges the gap between research and commercialization.