The IMA has got a No-Objection Certification from the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) to trademark a red cross with the letters ‘Dr’ in the centre, on a white background, and is now registering it. Allopathic practitioners will be able to use it on prescriptions and signage to indicate that they have studied modern medicine. Dr. Jayesh Lele, of the Maharashtra IMA, said that the aim was to have something simple and easily identifiable with medicine. “We have used a lighter red shade for the cross, and we also have the abbreviation ‘Dr’ in the centre, which will differentiate the logo.” Dr Aggarwal says. This is a rule set by the Geneva Convention and the Indian government has committed to it.”Union Health Secretary C.K.

Source: The Hindu July 27, 2017 16:34 UTC