Knoxville Public Health Patent Pool

Presented By Francis Marion Center of Public Health

This Movement Is Currently
In The Fundraising Stage.

Despite medical advances, access remains profoundly unequal:

• 1.7 billion people lack access to essential medicines
• Treatments for major diseases can cost 50–80% less when generically produced
• Health systems spend 30–40% of limited budgets on medicines

The Knoxville Patent Pool Mechanism

Our campaign advocates for a comprehensive solution with five interconnected elements:
Element 1: Comprehensive Patent Licensing

• Streamlined mechanism for accessing intellectual property.
• Fair royalty framework providing return to innovators.
• Tiered geography approach with different terms by country income.
• Therapeutic focus on high-burden diseases in developing countries.
• Transparent governance with balanced stakeholder representation.

Element 2: Technology Transfer Packages

• Manufacturing know-how beyond patent information.
• Technical assistance for production startup.
• Quality assurance systems meeting international standards.
• Regulatory dossier access simplifying approval.
• Training programs for manufacturing personnel.

Element 3: Regulatory Harmonization

• Expedited approval pathways for pool-licensed products.
• Regional regulatory collaboration reducing duplication.
• Common technical document requirements.
• Coordinated inspections and quality oversight.
• Reference country approvals streamlining processes.

Element 4: Sustainable Production Ecosystem

• Regional manufacturing hubs serving multiple countries.
• Economies of scale through market consolidation.
• Supply chain coordination for active ingredients.
• Strategic public procurement creating predictable demand.
• Research and development capacity for adaptation and improvement.

Element 5: Equitable Governance Structure

• Balanced representation from industry and public health.
• Strong Knoxville leadership in decision-making.

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Our Approach

Our campaign will engage:
– Research-based pharmaceutical companies
– Generic manufacturers in developing countries
– Global health organizations and funders

Building on lessons from existing mechanisms like the Medicines Patent Pool, we’ll advocate for expansion to:

• Broader therapeutic categories beyond HIV and hepatitis
• Comprehensive technology transfer beyond basic patents
• Additional flexibilities for health emergencies

“Access to essential medicines shouldn’t depend on where you live. We need mechanisms that balance innovation incentives with the right to health for all people.”

Your support will help create a system where cutting-edge medical treatments can reach everyone who needs them while ensuring sustainable innovation continues.