Pandemic Climate 2021 - Vaccine Patents in the Current Pandemic Climate

The current pandemic has turned the global focus on the issues surrounding the patenting and protection of COVID-19 vaccines, drugs, and other treatments. On the one hand, companies and institutions developing these treatments want to protect their innovations
On the other hand, public interest in getting access to vaccines is at an all-time high. Issues such as compulsory licensing, march-in rights, and IP waivers have all been mentioned in helping countries get access to treatments and avoid infringement.
Overview of vaccines
COVID-19 vaccines in development
Patentability considerations for compound, composition, and method of use patents
Speaker:
Joanna is a patent attorney who focuses her practice on all aspects of services related to patents in the areas of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and medical devices