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Effective Patent Life: Why Market Exclusivity Is Shorter Than 20 Years May 9, 2026

Effective Patent Life: Why Market Exclusivity Is Shorter Than 20 Years

Discover why effective patent life is shorter than the standard 20-year term. Learn about the Hatch-Waxman Act, regulatory exclusivities, and how pharmaceutical companies use secondary patents to extend market dominance.