FDA, USPTO In Middle Of Congressional Tug-Of-War Over Patents And Drug Pricing
Executive Summary
Senators Hassan and Cassidy contend the lack of coordination between the two agencies may allow patent thickets to grow. Meanwhile, Sen. Tillis is pushing the agency to refute data alleging patents are to blame for high drug prices.
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