Across the world, developing countries are attempting to balance the international standards of intellectual property concerning pharmaceutical patents against

Millions of people around the world do not have access to the medicines they need to treat disease or alleviate suffering. Strict patent regimes introduced foll

This timely monograph focuses on India and Brazil’s use of compulsory licensing, one of the most significant and controversial TRIPS flexibilities. This is a

Do patent rules prevent countries from acquiring affordable medicines? A number of legal experts and governments have felt that the WTO - in particular with the

'This impressive collection offers fascinating new perspectives on the impact of pharmaceutical patents on access to medicines in developing countries. The volu