1 May 2011AmericasRichard Korn and Stephanie Pilkington

Clinical trials and stratified medicine—maximising patent exclusivity

It is important to understand the likelihood of obtaining the required degree of exclusivity, whether through strong patent protection, data exclusivity or orphan designation. Richard Korn and Stephanie Pilkington look at how patent exclusivity can be enhanced as development progresses.

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