Compulsory License & Government Use Table, June 2025

Scope of Compulsory License and Government Use of Patented Medicines

To meet public health needs governments can use compulsory licenses and government use as a tool for procurement and import of patented medicines. These mechanisms are provided for in most laws worldwide. The WTO TRIPS Agreement, as reaffirmed by the Doha Declaration on TRIPS and Public Health, recognises the right of WTO members to grant compulsory licenses and their freedom to determine the grounds upon which such licenses may be granted.

This table provides information of instances of their use.

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Scope of Compulsory License and Government Use of Patented Medicines


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