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Vaccine Licensure in the Public Interest: Lessons from the Development of the U.S. Army Zika Vaccine

Ana Santos Rutschman

This Essay analyzes the recent attempted exclusive licensing deal for a Zika vaccine, which would have hampered the drug’s affordability and availability. Revising the Patent Act to increase transparency and accountability in the licensing process would ultimately result in more affordable vaccines …