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The push for patent waivers is “political theatre” and will not alleviate the vaccination shortfall: Strand Therapeutics CEO

Waiving intellectual property protections for Covid-19 vaccines would not help alleviate the worldwide supply crisis, according to the co-founder of a biotech business located in Massachusetts. According to Jake Becraft, CEO and co-founder of Strand Therapeutics, the demand for patent exemptions is “political theatre” and does not naturally allow others to manufacture safe and effective […]