WTO and TRIPS
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How can South Asian governments best respond to the challenges posed by IPRs?
- ( South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics & Environment , 2007)
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The recent strengthening of the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) regime has important implications for South Asian countries and presents various challenges. In this issue of South Asia Watc...
- Taking advantage of the flexible measures permitted by the TRIPS Agreement
- ( M. Khor / Third World Network , 2007)
- Patents can affect the access of patients (especially the poor) to medicines. The Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) also affects the space available to develop...
- Why developing countries should not agree to TRIPS-plus data exclusivity measures
- ( Community Health Cell, Society for Community Health Awareness, Research and Action , 2007)
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This document contains 3 separate papers dealing with the issue of “data exclusivity”, a term that refers to new “TRIPS-plus” measures that some governments, especially the ...
- The impact of free-trade agreements on intellectual property
- ( P. Roffe;D. Vivas;G. Vea / International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development , 2007)
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This paper reviews the importance of free-trade agreements (FTAs) on intellectual property (IP). Some of the findings highlighted by the author include:
... - How the Malaysian government makes access to antiretroviral drugs affordable
- ( C.Y. Ling, / Third World Network , 2006)
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Currently the Malaysian government has a policy that encourages domestic manufacturing of non-patented antiretroviral drugs. This paper argues that the case of Malaysia illustrates that access to a...
- Gender concerns in intellectual property rights
- ( H. Gibb / United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Regional Centre in Colombo , 2007)
- This paper examines the discussion on intellectual property rights (IP) for traditional knowledge (TK) in medicine from a gender perspective. It argues that a gender analysis of these issues adds to t...
- Do WTO rules restrict development?
- ( S. Page / Overseas Development Institute, London , 2007)
- This briefing paper examines how existing and proposed trade rules under the World Trade Organization (WTO) effect national policies in developing countries. The paper addresses the concern that devel...
- How will this WTO amendment affect access to pharmaceutical products in the South?
- ( M. Mmeta / Trade Law Centre for Southern Africa , 2006)
- This paper analyses the impact of the Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights TRIPs Amendment Decision on access to patented medicines. The TRIPs Amendment Decision provides a framework ...
- How are international IPR regimes preventing access to learning?
- ( A. Rens; A. Prabhala; D. Kawooya / Trade Law Centre for Southern Africa , 2006)
- This paper examines the challenges facing developing nations in their quest for knowledge. In particular it looks at the challenges presented by the the Intellectual Property Regime governing knowledg...
- Is local legislation preventing the flow of cheap drugs to Africa?
- ( T. Avafia; J. Berger; T. Hartzenberg / Trade Law Centre for Southern Africa , 2006)
- This paper examines the implementation of the WTO Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPs) flexibilities related to access to essential medicines. The report specifically looks at...
