Initiative for Medicines, Access, and Knowledge (I-MAK) is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works to improve access to affordable medicines by researching pharmaceutical patent practices, educating the public, and advocating for a more equitable medicines system.
Drug pricing and affordability, pharmaceutical patent reform, intellectual property and patent policy, global access to medicines, public health equity, and transparency in the medicines system.
Primarily supported by philanthropic donations and other non-industry charitable support; it states that it does not accept funding from branded or generic pharmaceutical companies.
Founded by Priti Krishtel and Tahir Amin; has engaged with patients, public health experts, policymakers, patent offices, and organizations such as the World Health Organization, Unitaid, Gavi, the Clinton Health Access Initiative, and the European Patent Office.
Non-profit 501(c)(3) organization
