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16 November 2020CopyrightSarah Morgan

IP criticism grows around Asia-Pacific’s historic trade deal

The world’s largest trade agreement was signed yesterday, November 15, but the deal has been dogged by concerns over provisions covering pharma patents, traditional knowledge, and copyright.

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