Parallel imports of pharmaceutical products in the European Union

Parallel imports are legitimately produced goods imported legally into a country without the authorization of a trademark, copyright, or patent holder. In the European Union, so long as a pharmaceutical manufacturer has placed a good on the market voluntarily, the principle of free movement of goods...

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Main Author: Ganslandt, Mattias
Corporate Author: World Bank Development Research Group
Other Authors: Maskus, Keith Eugene
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C World Bank, Development Research Group, Trade 2001
Series:Policy research working paper
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Collection: World Bank E-Library Archive - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Parallel imports are legitimately produced goods imported legally into a country without the authorization of a trademark, copyright, or patent holder. In the European Union, so long as a pharmaceutical manufacturer has placed a good on the market voluntarily, the principle of free movement of goods allows individuals or firms within the EU to trade goods across borders without the consent of the producer. What is the effect of these parallel imports?
Item Description:"July 2001. - Includes bibliographical references (p. 22). - Title from title screen as viewed on Sept. 07, 2002