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Drug patents in India: How they work and when govt can override them

1 source · first seen 15:18 30 Sept · updated 15:18 30 Sept

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  • Indian drug patents receive 20-year protection
  • Government use and compulsory licensing can override patents under certain conditions
  • Patent rules shape exclusivity and generic competition for Indian pharmaceutical companies

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