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Bucking The System

TED Radio Hour

CHAPTER

The Patent Office Is Like a Black Box

Right now, after a patent is granted, the public has no legal standing. But i've witnessed first hand how lives can be saved when everyday citizens have the right to go to court. Back in two thousand six in india, my organization worked with patient advocates to challenge legally unjust h i v drug patents. We were able to bring down the prices of medicines by up to 87%. Cases like these can save millions of lives and billions of dollars. Imagine if americans had the right to going to court, too. And lastly, we need stronger oversight that can serve as a public advocate,. regularly monitoring the activities of the patent office and reporting to congress.

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