Extra Lives: Access to Knowledge ( A2K ) vs. exclusive regimes
Abstract
The ratcheting up of global patent standards, fuelled by technology-exporting countries under the pressure of industry lobbies, erodes access to affordable drugs in the developing world. In response to increasing tensions with developing countries and A2K (Access to Knowledge) advocates, the TRIPS agreement was partially reengineered. As a result, a re-regulation process took place suspending key treaty provisions -article 31(f)-, and erecting a burdensome mechanism for importing generics under compulsory license. Reasonably, more effective policy options are still available.
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