1
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drug patents
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Brazil
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Issue of drug patents often associated with controversies and debates over access to affordable medication
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1
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2
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intellectual property
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Argentina
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Challenges to access due to strong copyright protections and limited fair use provisions
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1
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3
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intellectual property
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Brazil
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Less strict enforcement of intellectual property rights, with emphasis on sharing and adapting ideas
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1
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4
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patent protection
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Argentina
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Concerns about the potential negative impact of strong patent protection on access to affordable medicines and technology
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1
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5
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patent protection
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Brazil
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Tendency to favor more flexible approaches to patent protection, with consideration for domestic industries and access to technology
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1
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6
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patenting of biological discoveries
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Argentina
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Challenged due to concerns about access to healthcare and agricultural resources
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1
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7
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patenting of biological discoveries
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Brazil
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Met with resistance due to concerns about biodiversity and traditional knowledge
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1
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