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Compulsory Licensing: How Governments Override Patents for Public Health
Harrison Greywell Mar, 4 2026 15Compulsory licensing lets governments authorize generic drug production when patents block access to life-saving medicines. Used in India, Brazil, and Thailand, it has slashed drug prices by up to 96%. A legal tool under international trade law, it balances innovation with public health needs.
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