This is a  detailed picture of how compulsory licensing operates within the Nigerian patent system. This mechanism, enshrined in the Patents and Designs Act (PDA), seeks to balance the exclusive rights of patent holders with the broader interests of society, particularly in promoting local industrial development, addressing public health emergencies, and preventing the abuse of patent monopolies. Legal Basis and Justification: The PDA’s provisions on compulsory licensing are rooted in the internationally recognized TRIPs Agreement, […]