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In 2026, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF / Doctors Without Borders) raised concerns over certain intellectual property (IP) provisions proposed in the EU–India FTA negotiations, warning of adverse impacts on access to affordable medicines in India and developing countries.
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Key Terms:
- TRIPS-plus provisions: IP standards in FTAs that go beyond WTO-TRIPS obligations.
- TRIPS stands for Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights, a comprehensive international agreement under the World Trade Organization (WTO).
- Generic medicines: Non-branded drugs produced after patent expiry; crucial for affordable healthcare.
- Compulsory licensing: Government authorisation to produce/import patented medicines without patent-holder consent under specific conditions.
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