Institute Insider

The Freeman Center for International Economic Policy will host the next global policy workshop from 12:45 to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26, in the Stassen Room (170 HHH). University of Minnesota law professor Thomas F. Cotter will talk about "TRIP's and Essential Medicines." The TRIPs (Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights) Agreement requires adherence by all 151 member states of the World Trade Organization (WTO). But TRIPs has been controversial since its inception in 1995, in large part because of its obligation to extend patent protection to pharmaceuticals (or at least to do so over time). Cotter will present a short overview of patents and essential medicines in the context of TRIPs and give an update on recent developments. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.