Tag: pharmaceutical patents
Patent Exclusivity vs Market Exclusivity: What’s the Real Difference in Drug Protection?
Patent exclusivity protects inventions, while market exclusivity blocks generic approval based on clinical data. Understanding both is key to knowing why drug prices stay high - and when generics might finally arrive.
Secondary Patents: How Pharmaceutical Brands Extend Market Exclusivity
Secondary patents let pharmaceutical companies extend market exclusivity by patenting minor changes to existing drugs-delaying generics and keeping prices high. Learn how they work, why they're controversial, and what's changing.