US Patent Office To Consider Including Patient Voice In Patent Considerations
Executive Summary
PTO judge says she is ‘intrigued’ by request for patients to be involved in patent discussions and examiner training. Patients advocated for a seat at the table during USPTO-FDA’s ‘listening session’ on initiatives to promote greater access to medicines.
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