Bangalore,3rd November 2023: Meril Life Sciences Pvt Ltd, a global Indian medical devices company has been awarded the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) National Award for Inventors. The award, presented by the WIPO and the Indian Patent Office, is offered to organizations for inventions that are considered to be significant contributions to the economic and technological development of their countries. The award is a recognition of Meril’s notable work towards securing patents and commercialising them to boost manufacturing in India.

WIPO Director General, Mr. Daren Tang, underscored Meril’s dedication to devising innovative medical products that address previously unmet clinical needs.

Mr. Vivek Shah, CEO, Meril group of companies said, “Receiving the WIPO National Award is an honour for us. It acknowledges our commitment to excellence and our relentless pursuit of innovative solutions that make a tangible difference in healthcare. At Meril, we always strive to push the boundaries of innovation in the medical device industry,”

The WIPO National Award for Inventors was launched in 1979 to stimulate inventive and innovative activity around the world and to recognize the contribution of inventors to national wealth and development.