Medicines Patent Pool

The Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) is an organization that helps make medicines more accessible by negotiating with patent holders to allow generic drug manufacturers to produce affordable versions of essential medicines, especially for diseases like HIV, hepatitis C, and COVID-19. By securing licenses, MPP promotes wider availability and lower prices, ensuring that more people worldwide can access life-saving treatments. It acts as a bridge between patent owners and manufacturers, balancing incentives for innovation with public health needs.