Using intellectual property rights to stimulate pharmaceutical production in developing countries : a reference guide / prepared by Christoph Spennemann of UNCTAD's Intellectual Property Unit, Investment Capacity-Building Branch of the Division of Investment and Enterprise, and Professor Jerome H. Reichman.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 183-193).

At head of title: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.

"UNCTAD/DIAE/PCB/2009-19"--Title page verso.

Note -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Abbreviations -- Stimulating the local production of pharmaceuticals in Developing Countries: introductory remarks -- Policy options for the implementation of trips flexibilities -- References.

This report is a reference guide that provides concise and practical information on ways to promote local pharmaceutical production and improve access to medicines through a variety of policy tools , focusing on the flexibilities provided under the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), and the interfaces between IP, investment, drugs regulation and procurement strategies. The guide has been prepared by the UNCTAD secretariat as part of its technical assistance activities in the area of IPRs and the promotion of pharmaceutical production and supply capacities in developing countries -- publisher's website.