UN proposals threaten global health, economy

As manufacturers seek to expand and compete in a tough global economy and grow good-paying American jobs, one of the biggest challenges they face is the worldwide threat to innovation and intellectual property rights. By some estimates, the theft of U.S. ideas and inventions has cost the U.S. economy $300 billion, undermining jobs throughout the country. Just when manufacturers thought it couldn't get worse, the United Nations is now preparing to undertake a frontal attack not only on manufacturers' essential IP rights but also on the ability of our industries to solve the world's global health challenges. We can all agree that the global healthcare situation is dire, with one-third of the world's population unable to access "essential medicines," as defined by the World Health Organization. In some of the poorest countries, half of the population lacks access. Washington Examiner....