Locking vaccine production down with intellectual property restrictions is devastating the Global South and driving virus mutation. Almost everyone seems to agree. Why aren't we waiving them?
Curious if you have read Rigged by Dean Baker? I've only read an excerpt that addresses innovation and patents/copyrights. He makes the case that although U.S. intellectual property law has gotten stronger over the years, it hasn't actually resulted in more innovation/growth, with a particular focus on the medical and software industries.
Sacred Headwaters #36: Vaccine Apartheid
Curious if you have read Rigged by Dean Baker? I've only read an excerpt that addresses innovation and patents/copyrights. He makes the case that although U.S. intellectual property law has gotten stronger over the years, it hasn't actually resulted in more innovation/growth, with a particular focus on the medical and software industries.