Patent filing strategies for pharma startups

The development of any new drug requires considerable investment of time and resources into extensive research and development (R&D), even in the hit to lead and pre-clinical stages. While larger pharmaceutical companies with deep pockets are used to managing the costs associated with drug development, pharmaceutical startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may encounter more difficulty in balancing their budgets, particularly when it comes to allocating funds for generating patent portfolios.

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