The US has agreed to ‘free the vaccine’, but will it work? Allison Bailey / Alamy Stock Photo

US‑backed vaccine patent waiver: pros and cons explained

It’s not clear whether the TRIPS agreement is what’s getting in the way of vaccine supply, and waiving intellectual property rights may stifle future innovation.

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