The Power of Intellectual Property and Innovation in Solving Global Health Challenges
Document Type
Book
Publication Date
2024
Abstract
Moving forward, the 26 case studies presented in the Innovate4Health project elucidate a powerful truth: innovation, particularly when supported by robust intellectual property rights, plays an essential role in meeting global health challenges and improving public health. From Argentina to Uganda, India to Egypt, these innovators have developed creative solutions to some of the world’s most-pressing health challenges. These innovations aren’t just improving existing treatments, but are fundamentally reshaping how healthcare can be delivered, especially in resource-constrained environments. By recognizing the significance of robust intellectual property rights in protecting and promoting these innovations, we can help ensure that pioneering solutions continue to flourish, reach those who need them most, and inspire further advancements. Moreover, central to each case study is that effective healthcare innovation often happens closest to the point of need. Whether it’s SerenOx’s groundbreaking diagnostic services in Tanzania or InCurA’s innovative wound healing technology in Egypt, these innovations demonstrate the value of supporting local ingenuity. As we face a future of evolving health challenges, these innovators remind us that the future of global health lies not in a one-size-fits-all approach, but in fostering an ecosystem where innovators worldwide can develop and implement solutions tailored to their local contexts. Collectively, the case studies here tell a compelling and inspiring story of how entrepreneurs are creating IPenabled life-sciences innovations to tackle some of the world’s most-significant health challenges. Innovate4Health stands as a testament to the important role intellectual property rights play in driving lifesciences innovation worldwide.
Recommended Citation
Schultz, Mark; Ezell, Stephen; Barbosu, Sandra; and Morris, Emily Michiko, "The Power of Intellectual Property and Innovation in Solving Global Health Challenges" (2024). Akron Law Faculty Publications. 363.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/ua_law_publications/363
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Published by Innovate4Health, a joint project of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), Geneva Network, and the University of Akron IP Center (UAIP).