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How are pharmaceutical patent term extensions justified? Australia's evolving scheme.

Authors :
Lawson, Charles
Source :
Journal of Law & Medicine; Dec2013, Vol. 21 Issue 2, p379-398, 20p
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article focuses on the justification of pharmaceutical patent term extensions under the Australian Patents Act of 1903, 1952, and 1990. Topics include the benefits of patent term extensions, the public health benefits of patent expiration, and the restriction of competition within the pharmaceutical industry.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1320159X
Volume :
21
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Law & Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
93610566