Table II.

Legitimacy construction by Merck within the Brazilian innovation system

Uncertainty trigger: societal
Challenger: MoH
High price of drug blocking access
YearMNE responseMNE outreachOutcome
2001Price discount if no compulsory licenseCompromise59% discount
2003Offer of voluntary license and price discountCollaboration and compromise25% discount
2005Offer of voluntary license and discussions with MoDITCollaborationNo voluntary license and no discount
2006-2007Lobby with home governmentCollaboration and compromiseIssue of compulsory license in 2007
 Offer of voluntary license and price discount after announcement of compulsory licence  

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