The WTO does not allow poor countries to import generic versions of expensive patented medicines because the practice violates trade laws protecting patent rights

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The WTO has made provisions for poor countries to import generic versions of expensive patented medicines under certain conditions. These conditions include public health emergencies and the inability of a country to produce its own generic medicine. This is outlined in the WTO's Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) and the Doha Declaration on TRIPS and Public Health.

The WTO Does Not Allow Poor Countries to Import Generic