Many jurisdictions provide for the extension of the term of the patents that cover a regulated product. Patent term extension (PTE) is particularly important in the bio/pharma industry given that ...

This is the second article in our five-part series on PTE. Everywhere you look, patent term extension (PTE) is described using the “Rule of Ones:” one patent, one product, one PTE. However, the Rule ...

While it is often challenging to implement a global PTE strategy, failing to do so can be a costly oversight. Many jurisdictions are willing to reimburse patent owners for valuable patent term lost ...

Statutory PTE hinges on the “drug product” as the active ingredient, yet Federal Circuit guidance largely arises from small-molecule cases and leaves biologics-specific questions unresolved. Biologic ...

Min Son of Hanol IP & Law explains that the regime will limit extensions to one patent per approval and cap extended periods at 14 years from the date of marketing authorisation A new patent term ...

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