What is the IHTSDO?
IHTSDO was established on 23 March 2007 and acquired the SNOMED CT intellectual property on 26 April 2007. IHTSDO is a not-for-profit entity, and it is registered as a Danish Association under Danish Law. The head office is located at the IT University in Copenhagen, Denmark. The purpose of IHTSDO is to: • Acquire, own and administer the rights to SNOMED CT, other health terminologies and/or related standards and/or other relevant assets (collectively Terminology Products); • Develop, maintain, promote and enable the uptake and correct use of its Terminology Products in health systems, services and/or products around the World; and • Undertake any or all activities incidental and conducive to achieving the Purpose of the IHTSDO.
