Fraser Institute Media Advisory: How Does Patent Protection Affect Innovation and Pricing of New Life-Saving Drugs? New Book Coming Friday, Oct. 14


VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - October 13, 2016) - On Friday, Oct. 14, the Fraser Institute will release a new book examining intellectual property rights and pharmaceuticals.

The book, Intellectual Property Rights and the Promotion of Biologics, Medical Devices, and Trade in Pharmaceuticals, spotlights how patent protections around the world affect both innovation and prices of new life-saving and life-extending drugs and medical devices.

A news release with additional information will be issued via Marketwired on Oct. 14 at 5:30 am (Eastern).

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Steven Globerman, 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

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Contact Information:

Contact:
Bryn Weese
Media Relations Specialist
Fraser Institute
(604) 688-0221 ext. 589
bryn.weese@fraserinstitute.org