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Navigating Patent Law: Challenges and Innovations
This chapter examines the evolution of patent law from the 1990s to today, focusing on the TRIPS Agreement and its implications for global intellectual property. It highlights the tensions between developed and developing nations concerning drug pricing and access to medicine, as well as the contrasting views on patents among tech giants and innovators. The chapter also explores the impact of recent legislation and court rulings on patent enforcement, particularly regarding standard essential patents and their role in technological advancement.