Nyayasetu Law Journal
LawResearch PaperPublished 12 Jul 2026

Intellectual property rights in the pharmaceutical industry Access to medicine vs Patent protection

By VIKAS AWALE


Abstract

This article delves into the intricate relationship between Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and access to medicine within the pharmaceutical industry. It grapples with the challenge of harmonizing robust patent protection with the imperative of providing broad access to vital medicines, especially in economically constrained and developing regions. By analyzing pivotal legal cases and international agreements, the article advocates for a nuanced approach that strikes a balance between incenti

Keywords: AI, Trademark Examination, Trademark Enforcement, Intellectual Property Law, Algorithmic Bias, Legal Fairness, Innovation.

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AWALE, V. (2026). Intellectual property rights in the pharmaceutical industry Access to medicine vs Patent protection. Nyayasetu Law Journal, Vol. 1. https://nsresearch.online/papers/eaace1ae-9e2c-46a8-90fe-18d2b2f190d8

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