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Abstract

Though the major European Union member states all have research and Bolar exemptions in their patent laws, the scope and effect differs considerably from country to country. The strength and economic importance of patent protection in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries in Europe is discussed.

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Title
Safe harbors in Europe: an update on the research and Bolar exemptions to patent infringement
Author
Kupecz, András; Roox, Kristof; Dekoninck, Christian; Schertenleib, Denis; Stief, Marco; Sanna, Fabrizio; Orsingher, Matteo; Miralles, Sergio; Molina, Elena; Crosse, Trevor; Gilbert, Mike; James, Will
Pages
710-715
Publication year
2015
Publication date
Jul 2015
Publisher
Nature Publishing Group
ISSN
10870156
e-ISSN
15461696
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/nbt.3273
ProQuest document ID
1694957871
Copyright
Copyright Nature Publishing Group Jul 2015