International Trade and Finance Association 15th International Conference
MUST CANADA BECOME THE DRUGSTORE TO THE WORLD?James B. Kobak Jr., Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP Download the Paper (PDF format) - May 18, 2005 Tell a colleague about it. Printing Tips: Select 'print as image' in the Acrobat print dialog if you have trouble printing. ABSTRACT: This paper examines developments affecting the controversial and important issue of gray market importation of patented and branded pharmaceutical products, particularly developments in Europe, Canada and the United States. Issues considered include the doctrine of exhaustion of intellectual property, which has implications for the ability of intellectual property rights holders to prevent importation of goods first sold abroad (gray market goods). The ability of rights holders to prevent such imports in turn has implications for international trade. Presented at the 15th International Conference, Istanbul, Turkey, May 2005. SUGGESTED CITATION:
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