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Compulsory Patent Licensing and Access to Medicines: A Silver Bullet Approach to Public Health?

Compulsory Patent Licensing and Access to Medicines: A Silver Bullet Approach to Public Health?

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This book examines the use of compulsory licensing, a controversial TRIPS flexibility, by India and Brazil, focusing on the historical context, patent system, and multilateral organizations' philosophies. It is a valuable resource for intellectual property students, academics, policymakers, and lawyers, as well as those interested in international law, development, and public health.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 08 October 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG


This comprehensive monograph delves into the intricate dynamics of India and Brazil's utilization of compulsory licensing, a highly contentious and significant TRIPS flexibility. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has reignited the debate surrounding compulsory licensing and access to medicines, this timely work assumes paramount importance. By examining the historical context and political frameworks of the patent system and compulsory licensing, the author offers valuable insights into the current situation.

The author conducts a thorough cross-national study, focusing on India and Brazil, to assess the diverse perspectives held by multilateral organizations such as the EU, the WIPO, the WTO, and NGOs regarding compulsory licensing. This analysis provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the complexities and nuances of this issue.

The book is a valuable resource for intellectual property students, academics, policymakers, lawyers, and scholars engaged in international law, development, public health, and state actors. It offers a comprehensive examination of the historical, political, and legal aspects of compulsory licensing, providing a rich understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with this flexibility under the TRIPS framework.

With its insightful analysis and comprehensive coverage, this book is poised to become a seminal work in the field, contributing to the ongoing discourse on intellectual property, access to medicines, and global health.

Weight: 269g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030841959
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022

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