AI Article Synopsis
- - The COVID-19 pandemic has deep historical roots and has been exacerbated by ineffective strategies and policies.
- - The existing patent protection system, particularly with TRIPS-Plus standards, is limiting access to affordable medicines.
- - Addressing the pandemic effectively requires urgent reforms and collaborative efforts among stakeholders.
Article Abstract
The current outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic traces its roots back many decades and is worsened by a number of ill-conceived strategies and policies. The current patent protection regime and its suitability in dealing with the current COVID-19 pandemic need to be questioned. Strengthened intellectual property protection manifested by the rise of TRIPS-Plus standards is having a negative impact on the affordability and accessibility of medicines. Dealing with the current pandemic urgently demands serious reform and collective efforts.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7644988 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/s41301-020-00257-x | DOI Listing |
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