Tag: generic drug patents

Jan, 24 2026
Leona Whitmore 7 Comments

Paragraph IV Certifications: How Generic Drug Makers Legally Challenge Patents

Paragraph IV certifications let generic drug makers legally challenge brand-name patents before launch. This Hatch-Waxman Act mechanism saves billions in healthcare costs and drives generic competition in the U.S.

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Jan, 24 2026
Leona Whitmore 9 Comments

Paragraph IV Certifications: How Generic Drug Makers Legally Challenge Brand Patents

Paragraph IV certifications let generic drug makers legally challenge brand-name patents before market entry. This Hatch-Waxman Act tool drives competition, saves billions, and offers 180-day exclusivity to winners - but only if they navigate complex legal risks.

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