NationStates Jolt Archive

This resolution is troubling simply because it does not address how nations are to protect necessary patents. While I can support a "no embargo" strictly at times of war, it is important to reserve the right to embargo patent infringers.

This resolution is troubling simply because it does not address how nations are to protect necessary patents. While I can support a "no embargo" strictly at times of war, it is important to reserve the right to embargo patent infringers.

I completely agree with this statement. Medicine is essential for the survival of many especially the poor, but if we do not protect patents, there will be less incentive for drug companies to develop new medicines.

I move that those who voted for the ammendment change their votes to "no" so that we can get the wording on this important resolution correct.

We dont want a chilling effect to freeze new drug development.

Jason

This resolution merely states that a country cannot block medicinal trade.

Individual companies, if they believe their patents are being infringed upon, have the option NOT to sell their medicines in countries where said violation is going on.

Therefore, my affirmative vote remains.

I have voted "no" simply because medicines can be used as drugs and countries could also abuse medicines by changing them and re-selling them.