... disclosure novelty open innovation patent law harmonization Traditional R&D approaches to drug development are costly and lengthy processes. It typically takes several years to develop a new drug and bring it to market. The current rapidly evolving and changing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19...

... of intellectual property cannot stop at granting rights in multiple countries; cooperation must embrace the effective enforcement of rights as well. The chapter then considers proposed solutions to the problems of cross-border enforcement and patent law harmonization. global patents overview small and medium...

... knowledge accumulation patent law harmonization TRIPS flexibilities The key feature of the historical process of economic development is the “great transformation” (Polanyi, 1944 ) whereby the traditional organization of economic activities gives way to the systematic adoption and development of new...