Objectives Of Indian Council Of Medical Research

In which year the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) was founded ? What is the specific objective and aim of Indian Council Of Medical Research coordinating and sponsoring medical research in the country ?

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The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi, the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical research, is one of the oldest medical research bodies in the world.

Major objectives

To make scientists aware of the need and responsibility to protect new knowledge generated through IP rights, ownership of biological and other materials and data generated using ICMR funds and facilities.

To develop procedures at ICMR institutions to capture, assess and protect new intellectual property generated.

To provide ICMR scientists information on demand relating to patents in their areas of interest by maintaining appropriate national and international databases.

To provide appropriate technological, professional and legal expertise and services to assist ICMR scientists to file patents in India and abroad.

To encourage and provide all support to universities and other institutions for protecting and commercializing new knowledge generated with ICMR support.

To develop a licensing policy that ensures the maximal public health benefit and a fair return on investment from ICMR research.

To develop and implement a royalty policy at ICMR institutions that encourages innovative scientists and technology generators through a system of royalty sharing, and reward system.

To serve in an advisory capacity to the Indian government on IP related issues concerning public health.

To forge appropriate strategic alliances with national and international S&T agencies and industry to market its new inventions and develop professional knowledge networks for ICMR's technology management professionals.

Contact:

Dr. K. Satyanarayana
Deputy Director-General (Sr. Grade) & Chief, IPR Unit
Indian Council of Medical Research
Ramalingaswami Bhawan
Ansari Nagar,
New Delhi - 110029
Tel : 011-26589897
Telefax : 91-11-26589258
Email : kanikaram_s@yahoo.com