I think this story is blowing up due to the distinction between "exclusive supply of XXX million doses" and "exclusive IP rights". The former is something I ex

I think this story is blowing up due to the distinction between "exclusive supply of XXX million doses" and "exclusive IP rights". The former is something I expect every government to be trying to do. The latter, which seems to be the common interpretation of this story, is so unbelievable that I can't believe it. It doesn't even make sense, there's zero chance of such a business strategy even working. I doubt there is a single government on the planet that would enforce or respect a patent in this case if the price or supply of this vaccine is constrained in any way.