Dr Sondashi claims to have an found an HIV/AIDS cure and the treatments he has done so far in humans has proved its efficacy as the patients have responded to the treatment very well. The drug has already been tested in the Republic of South Africa and the United States. He however feels his drug formula may be stolen and he may lose out on his intellectual creation. (i) Advise on how he can protect and benefit from his HIV/AIDS drug under IP Law and for how long the protection would be under Zambian law. (ii) In your advice to Dr Sondashi, ensure he is made aware of the remedies and possible defences by a would be infringer including the advantages and disadvantages of your recommended method of protection.

Dr Sondashi claims to have an found an HIV/AIDS cure and the treatments he has done so far in humans has proved its efficacy as the patients have responded to the treatment very well. The drug has already been tested in the Republic of South Africa and the United States. He however feels his drug formula may be stolen and he may lose out on his intellectual creation. (i) Advise on how he can protect and benefit from his HIV/AIDS drug under IP Law and for how long the protection would be under Zambian law. (ii) In your advice to Dr Sondashi, ensure he is made aware of the remedies and possible defences by a would be infringer including the advantages and disadvantages of your recommended method of protection.