Patient groups may get a chance to interact with patent examiners and discuss the current state of art in disease treatments as part of the US Patent and Trademark Office’s efforts to promote greater access to medicines.
US Patent Office To Consider Including Patient Voice In Patent Considerations
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.
