EU Explains Plans For Use Of ‘Last Resort’ Compulsory Licensing
Executive Summary
The first stage of the EU’s proposal to revamp the compulsory licensing system and prepare the bloc for future health crises is almost complete. The next steps are to publish an impact assessment, run a public consultation, and produce a draft regulation by the first quarter of 2023.
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