Government expropriation of patents – more drugs to combat HIV/AIDS and Hep B in Indonesia
On 3 September 2012, the Indonesian Government issued a “government use” decree, a type of compulsory licence, in relation to seven patent-protected HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B medicines in Indonesia. The decree gives the Minister of Health authority to appoint drug companies to exploit patents on behalf of the Government and the authorisation will be effective read more…