Tag: Hatch-Waxman Act
Effective Patent Life: Why Market Exclusivity for Drugs Is Shorter Than You Think
Effective patent life for drugs is often only 10-15 years, not 20, because patents start ticking before approval. Regulatory delays, secondary patents, and exclusivities shape how long a drug stays exclusive.
Litigation in Generic Markets: How Patent Disputes Delay Affordable Medicines
Patent litigation in generic drug markets is delaying affordable medicines by years. Learn how Orange Book abuses, serial lawsuits, and pay-for-delay settlements are blocking competition - and what’s being done to fix it.
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