Support for waiving intellectual property protections for Covid-19 vaccines has been growing across the world as the outbreak worsens in key regions. Photo / APSupport for waiving intellectual property protections for Covid-19 vaccines has been growing across the world as the outbreak worsens in key regions. Because it often takes a decade to get a drug approved, companies typically enjoy about a dozen years of competition-free sales. WHY IS THE US BACKING EFFORTS TO LIFT PROTECTIONS ON COVID-19 VACCINES? The Biden administration said the decision to waive intellectual property protections for Covid-19 vaccines would help end the pandemic.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 06, 2021 22:52 UTC