(Intellectual Property) Normally I ask this question in the context of HIV or cancer medication, but the same applies to vaccines and treatments for COVID-19. What are some of the pros and cons of patents on medical inventions? Points will be lost for confusing copyright, patent, and trademark.

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(Intellectual Property) Normally I ask this question in the context of HIV or cancer medication, but the same applies to vaccines and treatments for COVID-19.  What are some of the pros and cons of patents on medical inventions?  Points will be lost for confusing copyright, patent, and trademark.

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