Tag: Hatch-Waxman Act

14May

Patent Term Extension (PTE): How Drug Companies Extend Patent Life Explained

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Learn how Patent Term Extension (PTE) allows drug companies to recoup time lost during FDA review. We explain the Hatch-Waxman Act rules, eligibility criteria, calculation formulas, and ongoing debates about market exclusivity.

17Feb

Future Role of Authorized Generics: Market Outlook

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Authorized generics let brand drug makers stay competitive after patents expire by selling their own drugs under generic labels. With new FDA policies and rising generic market growth, their role is shifting from delay tactic to strategic pricing tool.