The programme is jointly organised by the Global Health Programme of the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies and the Gibbons Institute of Science & Technology, Seton Hall Law School, USA.
Intellectual property (IP) issues play a very important role in discussions of national and global health problems. Yet, individuals whose primary expertise is health or diplomacy may find these discussions inaccessible because they lack a sufficient understanding of basic intellectual property concepts and their relationship to global public health. This course is designed to help fill this gap by exploring current debates about health-related aspects of IP through a multi-disciplinary learning process. The course includes an overview of health and IP issues, followed by sessions on topics such as:The course will also review examples of national and global health strategies and analyse case studies and negotiation processes at the national, regional and global level. On the last day of the course, participants will take part in a simulation of the TRIPS Council negotiations. This practical exercise will provide a real-life backdrop for discussions.This executive course is designed for individuals from diverse professional backgrounds, including health attachés, health and international relations professionals in departments of international health, and staff in international organisations, NGOs, philanthropic organisations, and the private sector.Course Co-Directors:
- TRIPS and global public health
- Alternative mechanisms to promote research related to neglected diseases
- The problem of substandard/spurious/falsely-labelled/falsified/counterfeit medical products
- IP and pandemic preparedness
- Future key challenges and opportunities in IP, diplomacy and global public health
Professor Frederick M. Abbott, Florida State University College of Law, USA
Professor Carl Coleman, Seton Hall Law School, USA
Professor Nick Drager, The Graduate Institute, Switzerland
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