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STAT+: U.S. Patent Office pulls controversial rule to curb pharma patent abuse

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Patent & Trademark Office has withdrawn a controversial proposal that was designed to prevent pharmaceutical companies from abusing the patent system.

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STAT+: Under pressure to thwart pharma patent abuse, the PTO proposes a new rule. But will it fly?

STAT

Patent and Trademark Office has proposed a new rule designed to stem the use of so-called patent thickets , which are wielded by pharmaceutical companies to delay the arrival of lower-cost generic medicines in the marketplace. In a bid to prevent the patent system from being abused, the U.S.

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STAT+: FTC warns drugmakers they can face legal action over improper patent listings

STAT

The Federal Trade Commission warned pharmaceutical companies they could face legal action if they improperly list patents for brand-name medicines in a Food and Drug Administration registry, the latest effort by the federal government to scrutinize patent moves by drugmakers.

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STAT+: Patient groups balk at former AstraZeneca official negotiating U.K.-India free trade deal

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government to remove the key negotiator working on a free trade agreement with the Indian government because of his previous ties to a major pharmaceutical company. More than 200 civil society and patient advocacy groups are urging the U.K. Now, the groups are upset that the involvement of Harjinder Kang, the U.K.

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How global healthcare partners and Indian pharma companies are contributing to affordable medicines

Express Pharma

As the world’s leading supplier of generic drugs, India’s pharmaceutical industry has become a ray of hope for millions as it ensures quality-assured and cost-effective treatments reach those who need them the most.

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The Guardian view on India-UK trade talks: don’t make it harder for the health service | Editorial

The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

Britain is pushing for patent changes that could increase the cost of Indian generic drugs, diverting more of the NHS budget to big pharma India is known as the “ pharmacy of the world ”, supplying vital generic medicines at low prices to health services including the NHS. They spend billions on research and recoup billions.

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The critical role of the generics sector during the pandemic

pharmaphorum

During this time, the role and responsibility of generics suppliers and manufacturers has been brought into stark perspective as one of the leading contributors in this industry-wide effort. The pandemic has further highlighted how research is not strictly limited to large, “innovator” pharmaceutical companies.