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Sen. Tillis Writes to U.S. Trade Representative (Again) Regarding TRIPS Waiver

Earlier this month, Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC), the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property of the Senate Committee of the Judiciary, wrote to United States Trade Representative Katherine C. Tai to express...more

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U.S. Trade Representative Responds to Letters from Senators Regarding TRIPS Waiver

Last week, United States Trade Representative Katherine C. Tai responded to a series of letters sent by a group of Senators regarding a proposal by India and South Africa to waive certain provisions of the World Trade...more

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COVID-19 Report for Life Sciences and Health Care Companies (UPDATED)

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The COVID-19 Report is a compilation of coronavirus news, analysis, and insights from around the world to help life sciences and health care companies stay current in this challenging time. In Thursday's Report: Moderna...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, May 2021 # 7

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In Washington: President Biden announced Monday that the U.S. will share an additional 20 million doses of domestically-authorized coronavirus vaccines with foreign countries by the end of June. The U.S. will export doses of...more

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Sen. Daines Urges Biden Administration to Withdraw Support for COVID-19 IP Waiver

Yesterday, Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) wrote to President Joseph Biden to share his concerns regarding the Biden Administration's support for waiving intellectual property protections for COVID-19 vaccines and urge the President...more

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Mechanics of COVID-19 Vaccine IP Waiver in View of Trade-Related Aspects of IP Rights

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The Biden-Harris administration announced on May 5 its intent to support a waiver on intellectual property protections on COVID-19 vaccines. The scope of any potential waiver is subject to further negotiation at the World...more

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Biden Administration supports waiver of WTO IP rights for COVID-19: Next steps for innovators

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On 5 May 2021, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced that the Biden Administration would support India and South Africa’s request for a World Trade Organization (WTO) waiver of intellectual property (IP) rights...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, May 2021 # 4

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In Washington: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the use of the Pfizer vaccine for 12 - 15 years old. An advisory committee of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to meet shortly to...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, May 2021

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In Washington: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said it is looking to let cruise lines resume trips in the U.S. by mid-July and changing some of the rules to allow the ships to sail. A spokeswoman for...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, April 2021 # 5

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In Washington: President Biden said Wednesday that he expects the U.S. will share surplus coronavirus vaccine doses with Canada and Central American countries. “We don’t have enough to be confident to send it abroad now, but...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, April 2021 # 3

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In Washington: An independent advisory panel for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will meet again on April 23 to resume deliberating about the use of Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus vaccine, agency...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, April 2021 # 2

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In Washington: On April 13, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention and Federal Drug Administration (FDA) paused the production of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after six women participants in the U.S. developed...more

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Vaccine Production And State Intervention In The U.S.

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, governments across the globe have become increasingly involved in the private sector. State-owned enterprises have long been common in Asia, but the pandemic has increased their prominence in...more

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COVID-19 Weekly Newsletter: 200M U.S. Vaccines by May — Biden’s New Goal

With his initial goal of 100 million vaccine doses behind us, President Biden announces plans to double that number by his 100th day in office. As a new study brings promising results for vaccinated mothers, U.S. and...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, March 2021 # 16

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In Washington: The White House may split a $3 trillion economic recovery proposal into two bills, The New York Times reported Monday. The proposal comes as the economy struggles through the coronavirus pandemic-caused...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, March 2021 # 13

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In Washington: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is planning to extend the tax-filing deadline to mid-May, according to two top House Democrats. A news release Wednesday from House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, March 2021 # 11

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In Washington: President Joe Biden is considering Gene Sperling for a role to oversee the implementation of the administration’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan.   Sperling served as the director of the National...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, March 2021 # 7

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In Washington: The House is expected to take a final vote on Wednesday morning to pass the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package. The House received the bill and processing papers from the Senate on Tuesday morning. After the...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, March 2021 # 6

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In Washington: The Senate passed the $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package in a 50-49 party-line vote. The Senate is sending an amended version of the American Recovery Plan back to the House with some changes. The House is...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, February 2021 # 18

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In Washington: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned that gym users should wear masks when exercising, even if they are more than six feet apart, and gyms need to improve ventilation. A new agency report...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, February 2021 # 10

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In Washington: The Senate adjourned Friday evening after former President Trump’s defense lawyers rested their case on day four of Trump’s second impeachment trial. The defense used under three hours of their 16 allotted...more

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COVID-19 Report for Life Sciences and Health Care Companies (UPDATED)

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The COVID-19 Report is a compilation of coronavirus news, analysis, and insights from around the world to help life sciences and health care companies stay current in this challenging time....more

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Administration Pledges to Purchase More Vaccine; Important Nuances Exist in the Details

The Biden administration announced on Tuesday, January 26 that it plans to purchase 200 million additional doses of vaccine against COVID-19. Additionally, the administration announced that it plans to increase shipments of...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, January 2021 # 15

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In Washington: House Democrats are altering the House calendar to speed up passing a COVID-19 relief through a reconciliation package by mid-March. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) announced that the House will not...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, January 2021 # 8

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In Washington: The House voted 232-197 to impeach President Trump for a second time on a charge of inciting insurrection over the Jan. 6 siege on the U.S. Capitol that left five people, including a Capitol Police officer,...more

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