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

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

The history of patent harmonization is a story of dynamic actors, whose interactions with established structures shaped the patent regime. From the inception of

During most of the nineteenth century, physicians and pharmacists alike considered medical patenting and the use of trademarks by drug manufacturers unethical f

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