The exclusive IP rights conferred by patents could hinder or delay the discovery of life-saving remedies against the virus.
What might happen if this should be the case?
Let’s consider for a moment how Italian national rules are set to balance the fundaments rights at stake (on the one hand, the exclusive rights of IP owners and, on the other hand, the public health and security of citizens), as well as foster the research and technical process for the treatment of the Covid-19 disease.