The paralysis of the Appellate Body poses a danger for the survival of the WTO trade system. How could ad hoc members provide a solution to the appeal gridlock?Read More
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Introduction In the recent years, the World Trade Organization (WTO) has been subject to severe criticisms on account of its inability to conclude any negotiations. The lack of consensus among its diverse membership, who differ considerably in terms of their economic and socio-political structures and interests, has been at the core of the discussion. In […]Read More
What is needed for patent waivers or “compulsory licensing” to be implemented practically in a comprehensive and effective fashion? Will they remain a pure abstraction? Maurizio Gardenal looks at the nitty-gritty.Read More