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Indonesian Court Rejects 'Patent Evergreening' in Win for Medicine Access
Key Takeaways
- A recent Indonesian court ruling rejected the pharmaceutical industry's use of 'patent evergreening,' according to STAT News.
- Patient advocates say the decision sends an important message to other countries considering similar challenges.
- Patent evergreening refers to strategies that extend market exclusivity on medicines beyond core patent terms.
- The ruling is seen as significant for access to affordable medicines, particularly in lower- and middle-income markets.
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DT Editorial Team··via statnews.com