Fraser Institute Media Advisory: How could stronger patent protections for pharmaceuticals boost the Canadian economy? New study coming Tuesday, Jan. 24


VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - January 23, 2017) - On Tuesday, Jan. 24, the Fraser Institute will release a new study examining intellectual property rights and pharmaceuticals in Canada.

Intellectual Property Rights Protection and the Biopharmaceutical Industry: How Canada Measures Up spotlights pharmaceutical investments and patent protections in Canada and how they compare to other countries around the world.

A news release with additional information will be issued via Marketwired on Jan. 24 at 5:00 a.m. (Eastern).

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Contact Information:

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Kristina Lybecker, Senior Fellow
Fraser Institute

To arrange media interviews or for more information, please contact:
Bryn Weese
Media Relations Specialist, Fraser Institute
(604) 688-0221 ext. 589
bryn.weese@fraserinstitute.org