The Prospects for an IP Waiver Under the TRIPS Agreement
Going forward, practical solutions should focus on scaling up manufacturing and supply, and improving access and affordability.

Going forward, practical solutions should focus on scaling up manufacturing and supply, and improving access and affordability.
An explanation of the WTO waiver of COVID-19 intellectual property, what the U.S. declaration of support means, and likely effects of the waiver.
Should a waiver be issued, there is no legal mechanism that can compel the transfer of certain types of know-how or trade secrets.