strategy
Ignoring patents
Synonyms:
Undermining the patent systemOverriding patents
Copying patented ideas
Avoiding patent restrictions
Engaging in patenting piracy
Pirating patented materials
Implementation:
A WTO decision of 30th August 2003 allows national authorities to grant "compulsory licences" for the production of generic drugs for countries unable to produce them themselves. The destination country must have notified the WTO that it is seeking the medicine covered by the licence. To help ensure that medicines get to the patients who need them and to protect patent holders, customs authorities will be able to prevent the re-importation into the EU of medicines produced under the system.
Constrains:
Providing patent coverage Constrained by:
Preventing patent violations Facilitates:
Stealing ideas Problems:
Patent abuseValues:
PiracyAvoidanceRestriction Organizations:
International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition Subjects:
Fundamental Sciences → MaterialResearch, Standards → Patents, copyright
Societal Problems → Crime
Societal Problems → Restrictions
Type Classification:
F: Exceptional strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
