Read our factsheet (updated March 2003) to understand basic terms and issues like how patents and licenses work and how they affect access to medicines and other biotechnologies.
Did you know...
That nearly one third of the world lacks access to drugs that the World Health Organization (WHO) calls "essential" because they are needed by vast sectors of the population? (World Health Organization)
That about 85% of the basic and clinical research used to develop the top drugs on the market was funded by taxpayers or foreign universities, but the vast majority of the profits go to the US pharmaceutical industry? (National Institutes of Health)
That the patent-based drug industry, ranked the #1 most profitable industry in the world, spent 27% of its revenue last year on marketing, and just 11% on R&D? Pfizer spent 35% on marketing and 15% on R&D, while Merck spent 13% on marketing and 5% on R&D. (Securities and Exchange Commission)
That half the world's population could be provided with generic cardiovascular drugs for conditions like ischemic heart disease, and this would represent less than a 2% profit loss for the patent-based pharmaceutical industry? (Harvard Journal of Law & Technology)
That world drug sales in Africa provide profits equivalent to about three days of fluctuations in exchange rates? Providing competition on AIDS drugs in this sector would affect only 0.5% of world sales. (Center for Global Development)
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Reliant Stadium broke ground on March 9, 2001 with intent of erecting a facility that would operate as an open air stadium, as well as an indoor arena. Reliant Stadium is the only NFL Stadium with retractable roof and is home to National Football League%92s Houston Texans. It has also been a site for Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo that is held for three weeks in February and March every year. Reliant Stadium also transform its self to the concert venue, had has also hosted a number of historical live concerts including Linkin Park%92s historical live in Texas live concert.
From August 31st, the fourth Grand Slam will take place at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. The venue is Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, where it has been held since 1978. The tournament was first conducted in 1881. At that time, it was known as the U.S. National Championship. The tournament is held at the end of August and at the start of September, which encompasses five different events. The events are single matches for men and women, double matches for men and women and then mixed double events. Events are also there for special people using wheel chairs. Go for US Open Live Tickets and be prepared for the best of live sports action!
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The American Country music duo is bringing to you their music live and exclusive. The Duo Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn are the most successful duo music industry has ever seen. They started off together in 1991 with their debut album Brand New Man which got platinum certificate by RIAA. There are more or less 50 singles by Brooks Dunn that have been in the country music charts and most of them have been at the top ranking. Brooks The duo has already recorded ten studio album and is now on tour . To watch them perform live get the Brooks Dunn Tickets now!
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Also known as ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’, the Ringling Bros. circus was created in 1919 through a merger of 2 different separately owned circuses. The circus performs all around America in a show that encompasses everything that comes to your mind when you hear the word ‘circus’. There is everything from a clown, to trapeze artists and wonderful animal tricks. The circus offers an array of different shows that cater to people looking for varying varieties of entertainment at the circus. To get your chance to be able to experience that fun and frolic of the circus, get your Ringling Bros Circus Wilkes Barre Tickets straight away.
The multipurpose arena called the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, but more commonly known as the Spokane Arena, is located in Spokane, Washington, USA. The facility is host to a diverse range of events which include sporting events, circuses, large conferences, monster truck shows, concerts and much more! The building is home to the Spokane Chiefs hockey team of the WHL, and the Spokane Shock arena football team of the af2. The $44.8 million building has a seating capacity of 12,638 for end-stage concerts, 12,494 for center-stage shows, 12,210 for basketball, 10,700 for ice hockey, 10,471 for arena football, and 6,951 for half-house shows. If you want to be a part of all the fun taking place here at the multipurpose facility, then quickly get your tickets for the upcoming Spokane Arena WA events and have a great time!
Rock band has been ruling the world of music charts, awards and honors, and concert arena for so long that their name has now become a hallmark of success in the field. Comprising of Bono, Larry Mullen, Jr., The Edge and Adam Clayton; U2 is all about the madness of music. Currently, this Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Grammy Award winning band is out on the road for a series of live concerts all over the region. They will perform at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia in July this year. The crowd is already going wild to grab any possible deal for this show, but we have included the best U2 Philadelphia Tickets for our values customers. So book your Tickets before their fans grab them all!
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We need to bring color in our lives. What could be better way than by attending music festivals? The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is held annually at Manchester for four to five days. Superfly Productions and AC Entertainment have created the concept of this extravaganza which was first conducted in 2002. The venue of the festival is the Great Stage Park located on a large farm. The festival caters to the spectators by multiple stages of live music and a diverse range of musical themes covering hip hop, jazz, bluegrass, folk, country music, electronica and reggae. Craftsmen and artisans also hold stalls here with their unique offerings. Why not purchase Bonnaroo 4 Day Pass Manchester Tickets?