Patent Funded Access to Medicines

Abstract
Instead of impeding access to essential medicines in developing countries, the essay explores why and how patents can serve as a source of funding for the much needed access to medicine. Instead of a weakening of patents, prolonged protection periods are suggested in circumstances where there is widespread lack of access. The revenues from extended patents are seen as a source of funding for drug donations to the least developed countries.

Source: Developing World Bioethics - April 21, 2014 Category: Medical Ethics Authors: Tom Andreassen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research