TC Patent Investigation Moving Forward; Info Requests Expected By Spring
Executive Summary
The Federal Trade Commission's formal inquiry into patent settlements between brand and generic companies could kick off during the spring, Bureau of Competition Assistant Director Richard Feinstein told a Health Industry Group Purchasing Association conference in Las Vegas Feb. 9.
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