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On Wednesday March 25, 2020 the House and Senate passed Bill C-13, an emergency federal bill that provides for compulsory licenses for technologies relating to the health emergency on a time limited basis.
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On Wednesday March 25, 2020 the House and Senate passed Bill C-13, an
emergency federal bill that provides for compulsory licenses
for technologies relating to the health emergency on a time limited
basis. Other countries have also been considering compulsory
licensing options. Lawmakers in Chile and Ecuador have each
passed resolutions urging their governments to explore compulsory
licensing options. Israel has also
permitted companies to produce a generic version of the Kaletra HIV
pill owned by AbbVie despite the patent term not expiring until
2024.
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