Bill Gates’ Stand on Intellectual Property Is Facing a Pushback

Alexander Zaitchik discuss Bill Gates’ recent comments on intellectual property rights in the context of COVID-19 vaccines, his long history as a spokesperson for Big Pharma, and the various struggles across the world for a fairer IPR regime and health for all

May 07, 2021 by Peoples Dispatch

Newsclick’s Prabir Purkayastha and journalist Alexander Zaitchik discuss Bill Gates’ recent comments on intellectual property rights in the context of COVID-19 vaccines. They talk about his long history as a spokesperson for Big Pharma, and the various struggles across the world for a fairer IPR regime and health for all.