Human Rights & Intellectual Property: Case Study Analysis - Module 3
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Homework Assignment
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This assignment analyzes a case study exploring the complex relationship between intellectual property and human rights, specifically focusing on the right to health and the right to education within the context of a least developed country facing a malaria outbreak. The student's response addresses the claims that could be brought by Dr. Davide, considering the relevant articles from the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) and the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) agreement, including the potential application of compulsory licensing and the exclusion of patentability for public health reasons. The response also outlines the government's potential defenses, emphasizing the role of patents in incentivizing medical investments and the limitations of compulsory licensing. Finally, the assignment discusses the ways in which human rights can be restricted, differentiating between the rights protected under ICCPR and ICESCR and addressing the concept of non-derogable rights, limitations and derogations.
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