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From Scientific Discovery to Life-Saving Vaccines: The Role of Patents in Medical Innovation

How does a scientific discovery become a global medical breakthrough, and what role does patent protection play in the process?

Ilan Cohn, PhD

28 July 2026

The development of the hepatitis B vaccine demonstrates the vital connection between scientific research, medical innovation and intellectual property protection. From a Nobel Prize-winning discovery to a vaccine that transformed global public health, the journey involved years of research, substantial investment and strategic patent protection.

In an article published by CDS-Luthi, Dr. Ilan Cohn, Partner and Patent Attorney, explores the development of the hepatitis B vaccine and explains how patents help transform scientific discoveries into medical technologies with global impact.

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