Call for an overhaul of the IP system
This article was originally published in Scrip
Executive Summary
An overhaul of the way patent offices work and greater collaboration between private and public sectors could transform the ailing intellectual property (IP) system, says a new study. It puts forward 17 recommendations aimed at ushering in a new IP system to stimulate greater innovation and bring more benefits to certain sectors, including the biotech industry.
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