Patenting of Pharmaceuticals and Development in Sub-Saharan Africa Laws, Institutions, Practices, and Politics /

• Main Author: Adusei, Poku (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Subjects: Law.; Pharmaceutical technology.; Public health.; International law.; Trade.; Intellectual property > Law and legislation.; Industrial organization.; Development economics.; International IT and Media Law, Intellectual Property Law.; Industrial Organization.; Public Health.; Pharmaceutical Sciences/Technology.; International Economic Law, Trade Law.; Development Economics.

This book critically investigates the patent protection of medication in light of the threats posed by HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis epidemics to the citizens of countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (hereinafter “SSA” or “Africa”). The book outlines the systemic problems associated with the prevaili...