World Trade Organization countries may grant compulsory licensing to produce and sell generic drugs, which are therapeutically equivalent to their patented counterpart, under certain conditions.

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The World Trade Organization (WTO) allows member countries to grant compulsory licenses under the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), enabling the production and sale of generic versions of patented drugs under certain conditions, such as public health emergencies.

World Trade Organization Countries May Grant Compulsory Licensing to Produce