Balancing Intellectual Property Rights and Open Science: Fostering Innovation and Accessibility in Scientific Research

Abstract: The balance between Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) and Open Science is a critical issue in modern scientific research, as it directly impacts innovation and accessibility. Open Science promotes the free flow of knowledge, which can accelerate discovery and collaboration, while IPRs provide necessary protection for creators and inventors, incentivizing investment in research and development. This response explores the interplay between these two concepts, examining how they can coexist to foster innovation while ensuring accessibility