Public health, intellectual property and WTO rules at 20

Innovation and Access to Medicines; Learning from the Past, Illuminating the Future:
Opening a symposium on “Public Health, Intellectual Property and TRIPS at 20” at the WTO’s headquarters on 28 October 2015, Director-General Roberto Azevêdo emphasized that the TRIPS (trade-related aspects of intellectual property rights) Agreement can be part of the solution in tackling public health challenges in developing countries. He also recognized that enhanced cooperation and dialogue between the WTO, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) is a vital contribution to creating a stronger and more stable global framework that helps people lead better and healthier lives.

Speakers:
Roberto Azevêdo, WTO Director-General
Margaret Chan, WHO Director-General
Francis Gurry, WIPO Director-General
Hans Rosling, keynote speaker