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Patents, International Trade Law and Access to Essential Medicines

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
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Agency: 
Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network; Medecins Sans Frontieres
Pages: 
8
Collections: 
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users
Summary: 
An educational brochure that answers some common questions about patents and international trade agreements. The rules on drug patents in international trade agreements and domestic laws affect the availability and affordability of medicines. This document explains the connection between patent issues and access to affordable drugs, to help inform advocates for the health and human rights of people in developing countries
Keywords: 
Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network; HIV/AIDS; HIV; AIDS; HIV treatment; HIV/AIDS therapies; patents; international law; international trade law; international trade; developing countries; access to treatment; human rights

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