Tag: patent cliff

When Do Drug Patents Expire? Understanding the 20-Year Term and Real-World Timelines

Drug patents last 20 years from filing, but most drugs have only 7-12 years of market exclusivity due to long approval times. Learn how patent extensions, regulatory exclusivity, and litigation delay generic entry - and what it means for drug prices.

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How Generic Drugs Are Reshaping Brand Pharmaceutical Economics

Generic drugs save the U.S. healthcare system over $300 billion a year, but brand manufacturers face revenue crashes when patents expire. This is how the economic battle between generics and brands is reshaping the pharmaceutical industry.

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