Compulsory Licensing
Tilleke and Gibbons on Compulsory Licensing
Compulsory Licensing (PDF) - Tilleke & Gibbons, July 2007
Excerpt: The recent compulsory license initiatives by the Thai government with respect to pharmaceutical patents was reported widely both in Thailand and further afield. Yet, despite the extensive media coverage, few people completely understand the concept and role of compulsory licenses, particularly in relation to patents and other forms of intellectual property (IP) rights.
TRIPS Amendment and Compulsory Licensing
TRIPS Amendment Permanently Resolves Export Compulsory Licensing Issue - IFPMA, December 2005
Excerpt: The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations (IFPMA) said that it welcomes the decision reached today by the WTO TRIPS Council and General Council to amend the WTO TRIPS Agreement by setting out the specific circumstances that justify export compulsory licenses. This amendment effectively and permanently implements the waiver of TRIPS Art. 31(f) and (h) created by the WTO General Council Decision of 30 August 2003.
Compulsory Drug Licensing
Compulsory Drug Licensing Disastrous - Denver Post, March 2008
Excerpt: Compulsory licenses grant third parties permission to produce, use, or sell a patented product prior to the patent’s expiration. But compulsory licenses won’t do much to alleviate the extreme poverty that is actually responsible for keeping drugs from poor people. Instead, such policies will have a disastrous effect on public health worldwide.
Thailand and Compulsory Licensing
Compulsory Licensing In Thailand: Reality Bites - IPI Policy Bytes, September 2008
Excerpt: Continuing protests destabilizing Thailand’s democratically elected government appear to enjoy tacit support from the military and from former military rulers. Given continuing threats to democracy in Thailand, it may be timely to recall some of the controversial policies of the former military junta, the last time around, like the abrogation of rule-of-law protections for private intellectual property rights, also known as compulsory licensing.
Compulsory Licensing in Poor Countries
Compulsory Licensing No Solution To Health Problems in Poor Countries - International Policy Network
Excerpt: In a collection of papers published today, a group of experts from around the world contradict the claim that compulsory licensing of ‘essential’ medicines will benefit the world’s poor. They point out that patents and other forms of intellectual property are an essential component in economic development. Interfering with intellectual property by compulsory licensing or price controls will undermine investments and cause more harm than good. They call instead for stronger protection of intellectual property globally.
The Nation on Compulsory Licensing of Pharmaceuticals
Failing Infrastructure Renders Compulsory Licensing Pointless - The Nation, April 2008
Excerpt: Switzerland is about to become ground zero for the future of health policy in Africa. Next week, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Intergovernmental Working Group will convene in Geneva to discuss public health, medical innovation, and intellectual property.
PhRMA on Compulsory Licensing of Drug Patents
Compulsory Licensing Trend Dangerous - PhRMA
Excerpt: PhRMA President and CEO Billy Tauzin issued the following statement today, warning foreign governments to carefully consider the consequences of issuing compulsory licenses: