How Do International Agreements Impact IP in Cancer Research?
International agreements, such as the TRIPS Agreement (Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights), play a critical role in shaping IP laws worldwide. These agreements aim to standardize IP protection across countries, but they also include provisions for flexibilities that allow countries to address public health needs. For example, the Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and Public Health affirms the right of countries to use these flexibilities to improve access to medicines.
