Tag: TRIPS agreement

Compulsory Licensing Explained: How Governments Override Patents for Public Health

Explore how compulsory licensing allows governments to override patents for public health. Learn about TRIPS rules, real-world cases in Brazil and Thailand, and the debate between access and innovation.

How TRIPS Trade Agreements Shape Global Access to Generic Medicines

The TRIPS agreement reshaped global drug access by enforcing strict patent rules, blocking generic medicines in developing countries. Learn how compulsory licensing, TRIPS Plus, and corporate lobbying have shaped medicine prices-and who pays the price.