Tag: pharmaceutical patents

Patent Exclusivity vs Market Exclusivity: What’s the Real Difference in Drug Protection?

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December

Patent Exclusivity vs Market Exclusivity: What’s the Real Difference in Drug Protection?

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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

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December

Secondary Patents: How Pharmaceutical Brands Extend Market Exclusivity

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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.