Contemporary Issues in Pharmaceutical Patent Law

Contemporary Issues in Pharmaceutical Patent Law

by Bryan Mercurio, Daria Kim

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Developed and developing country governments around the world often struggle to provide prompt and affordable access to medicines for the populace and so maintain proper levels of health care at affordable prices. This collection explores the complexities associated with the intersection of pharmaceutical law and policy and public health. Focusing on patent and relevant regulatory laws, the collection provides a comprehensive overview of the most important and pressing issues governments are currently facing in regards to ensuring access to medicines at an affordable cost. Each chapter focuses on a separate issue and offers clear, balanced and detailed analysis of the international framework, trends and available policy options.

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    How does the book frame the fundamental tension between incentivizing pharmaceutical innovation through patents and ensuring human rights to health and affordable medicine?

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    When considering the global supply of life-saving drugs, how do you personally weigh the financial rights of inventors and corporations against the immediate needs of vulnerable populations?

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    The collection highlights the differing struggles of developed versus developing countries in maintaining healthcare access; how did the book challenge or expand your understanding of global health inequality?

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