Leibowitz: A Flap at the WTO on Patents—What Does it Mean?

The right to profit from invention has been protected since the inception of the country. Just look at the Constitution. But for just as long it has been controversial.

A few days ago the Biden administration reversed the long-held position of the U.S. course and announced its support for waivers of patent rights and other intellectual property (IP) protection in the fight against COVID-19. This means that the U.S. will join many developing countries in trying to make access to treatments and vaccines more available globally—and at lower prices.

Lewis Leibowitz

Lewis Leibowitz, owner of the Law Office of Lewis E. Leibowitz, practices in the areas of international trade law, customs law, and international commercial transactions. He represents clients before all federal courts and agencies dealing with international trade matters. Mr. Leibowitz advises and assists clients in diverse matters including trade remedies, customs, foreign-trade zones and free trade agreements, trade negotiations, and related matters. He can be reached at lewis.leibowitz@lellawoffice.com.

Lewis Leibowitz

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