CEU eTD Collection (2013); Iljazovic, Jasmila: Compulsory licensing of pharmaceutical patents in developing countries

CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2013
Author Iljazovic, Jasmila
Title Compulsory licensing of pharmaceutical patents in developing countries
Summary Lack of access toward essential medicine in developing countries is influenced by high drug prices imposed by pharmaceutical companies due to patent protection. This article examines compulsory licensing as possible way for developing countries to overcome patent protection and on that way facilitate possible outcome and provide access to drugs at affordable prices. Based on cases and scholarly articles this thesis analyzes possibilities and benefits of compulsory licensing for pharmaceuticals for developing countries taking into consideration effects on market and pharmaceutical industry. It provides summarized overview of TRIPS and Doha flexibilities in present society.
Supervisor Caterina Sganga
Department Legal Studies LLM
Full texthttps://www.etd.ceu.edu/2013/iljazovic_jasmila.pdf

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