The Biden-Harris administration in the US is moving to waive intellectual property protections for Covid vaccines. Photo / BloombergThe Biden-Harris administration in the US is moving to waive intellectual property protections for Covid vaccines. "The Administration believes strongly in intellectual property protections, but in service of ending this pandemic, supports the waiver of those protections for Covid-19 vaccines." "The principle of waiving IP is hugely important in terms of the equity issues. Associate Professor Dr Nikki Turner, director of the Immunisation Advisory Centre, says moves to waive IP protection from Covid vaccines is "fantastic" news.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 05, 2021 23:48 UTC