Follow-up question:
In your answer, you mention that "in defending its position, the owner of the patent cannot introduce imported product as a valid ground. It does not present a legitimate reason for avoiding compulsory licensing [...]". Please confirm whether, according to your legislation, importation is considered as working the patent and satisfies therefore the requirement of use/exploitation of the patent. If this should not be the case, please explain how this complies with the obligations contained in Article 27.1 of the TRIPS Agreement, requiring patent rights to be enjoyable without discrimination as to whether products are imported or locally produced.
