Author: Krishna Ravi Srinivas
Abstract: The HIV/AIDS crisis showed that the traditional IP rules and models of innovation do not assure affordable access. This resulted in some changes in IP rules and the recognition that IP and trade rules should not become major constraints for affordable access. The current crisis provides an opportunity to revisit and learn from the earlier one. This calls for a rethink of role of IP and its use as an incentive. The Business As Usual approach will not work. The current crisis should be seen as an opportunity to review and rethink and to give new models and approaches a chance. In the race against time, what we will do on IP and Innovation, may make a huge difference. The question is how much the governments, UN agencies and other stakeholders are prepared for this.
Citation: Krishna Ravi Srinivas, Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation in the Times of Corona Epidemic. RIS Policy Brief no. 89. Research and Information Systems for Developing Countries. April 2020. http://infojustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/RaviSrinivas.pdf
