IP Questions Could Dog The WHO's BioHub Pandemic Project
Executive Summary
The World Health Organization’s BioHub project is gathering momentum, with the spotlight on the equitable and timely sharing of viruses and other biological materials to develop medical products for use in future health emergencies such as a pandemic. But while its objectives are lauded by many, concerns have been raised about the intellectual property implications of the project.
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