Dr. Martin Addresses Global IP System Performance in India

Date:  Thu, 2005-09-29

Dr. David E. Martin September 29, 2005 Dr. David Martin addressed an audience of faculty, students, and national innovation leaders at a forum at the Indian Institute for Management – Ahmedabad. During his speech he called for the launch of India’s new “Salt March” on the 75th anniversary of Gandhi’s historical initiative to reclaim the economic and social rights of India. Drawing parallels between colonialism and the current WTO and TRIPS imbalances, Martin noted that India needs to find ways to redefine legacy patent systems so that all participants are protected rather than subjugated.