By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States will continue to press for a waiver of intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines an.
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States will continue to press for a waiver of intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines an.
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Overview
As many companies and organizations contemplate what post-pandemic work will look like, thousands of graduate students are finishing their programs on Zoom and other video-conference platforms. Without the opportunity for traditional networking and internships, many graduating students are pondering how to launch their careers in this new and changing environment.
Join YPAÂ as we discuss this new world of work and networking with a diverse panel representing various job sectors. The event will feature exclusive breakout sessions where attendees can meet and discuss the challenges and opportunities of the new world of work with our speakers.
Speakers:
Christine Gomes, Canada Desk Officer, U.S. Department of Commerce s International Trade Administration
Canada Among Countries Raising Concerns Over US Move to Waive COVID-19 Patents
Patents lawyer sees no sound justification for Biden administration’s decision
The U.S. government’s decision to waive patent protections for COVID-19 vaccines is “self harm,” says an intellectual property (IP) lawyer. Canada is among those countries that have not announced support for the move, saying IP safeguards are not what’s preventing vaccine access.
The U.S. commitment is inexplicable from any sound perspective, whether it be charitable, self-interested, or foreign policy, says Richard Owens, who has specialized in business and commercial law, IP strategy, and patent and technology laws.