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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Webinar – Report Launch, 13 November 2025

Are countries maximizing the policy space they have to grant compulsory licenses to improve access to medicines?

Webinar

Date & Time: Thursday, 13 November 2025, 13h-14h30 (Geneva) / 7h-8h30 (Boston) / 23h-00h30 (Melbourne)

Join the Launch of a Report on Compulsory Licensing Provisions in the National Patent Legislation of 15 Middle-Income Countries, published by the South Centre and the Global Economic Governance Initiative of Boston University Global Development Policy Center.

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