Regulatory issues, emotive patents campaign to dominate Indian scene in 2013 amid opportunities
This article was originally published in SRA
Executive Summary
This year could see enhanced regulatory activity and policy implementation in India, though industry experts have given Scrip Regulatory Affairs mixed views on how these may pan out.
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