SC BU GDPC Report, November 2025
Report on Compulsory Licensing Provisions in the National Patent Legislation of 15 Middle-Income Countries:
A Content Analysis and Recommendations
A Report of the Global Economic Governance Initiative of the Boston University Global Development Policy Center
Published by the South Centre and the Global Economic Governance Initiative of Boston University Global Development Policy Center
This study examines compulsory licensing laws in 15 middle-income countries often excluded from voluntary licenses & finds significant untapped policy space to advance access to affordable medicines. It highlights best practices & makes key recommendations to improve patent laws for the use of this important TRIPS flexibility.
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This article was tagged: Access to Medicines, Boston University Global Development Policy Center, Compulsory Licenses, Compulsory Licensing, Global Economic Governance Initiative, Intellectual Property, Middle Income Countries, National Patent Legislation, Patent, Public Health
