Madrid
Madrid (Medicine)
Madrid (pronunciation: /məˈdrɪd/) is not only the capital city of Spain, but also a term used in the medical field. The term is often associated with the Madrid Protocol, a significant international treaty in the field of intellectual property that has implications for medical research and development.
Etymology
The term "Madrid" in the medical context derives its name from the city of Madrid, Spain, where the Madrid Protocol was signed in 1989. The protocol is a system for registering trademarks in multiple jurisdictions around the world, including in the field of medicine.
Related Terms
- Madrid Protocol: An international treaty designed to simplify the process of registering trademarks in multiple jurisdictions. It has significant implications for the medical field, particularly in relation to the protection of intellectual property rights for new medical technologies and pharmaceuticals.
- Intellectual Property: A category of property that includes intangible creations of the human intellect. In the medical field, this can include new medical technologies, pharmaceuticals, and treatment methods.
- Trademark: A recognizable sign, design, or expression which identifies products or services of a particular source from those of others. In the medical field, trademarks can be used to protect the branding of new medical technologies and pharmaceuticals.
- Pharmaceuticals: A type of medicinal drug or preparation that has therapeutic effects. The development of new pharmaceuticals is often protected by intellectual property rights, such as those provided by the Madrid Protocol.
- Medical Technology: The application of organized knowledge and skills in the form of devices, medicines, vaccines, procedures, and systems developed to solve a health problem and improve quality of life.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Madrid
- Wikipedia's article - Madrid
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