Bryan Mercurio

Bryan Mercurio is Simon F.S. Li Professor of Law at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Professor Mercurio's research focuses primarily on the intersection between trade and intellectual property rights.

People stand in line to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, at the Narok County Referral Hospital.
Trade

Moderna Cancels Kenya Vaccine Project Due to Familiar Economic Hurdles

by Bryan Mercurio

The cancellation reminds the world that more efforts are needed for equitable vaccine distribution

workers unload a box of covid vaccines
Trade

Balancing Global Interdependence and Self-Reliance

by Bryan Mercurio, Ronald Tundang

The future of critical medicines production

A man adjusts a face mask and is wearing a black shirt that reads "TRIPS WAIVER NOW!" He stands in front of rows of empty chairs.
Trade

Sharpening the Tools in the Pandemic-Ending Toolbox

by Bryan Mercurio

After nearly two years of negotiation, the WTO makes a decision about COVID-19 vaccine production and access