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When Do Drug Patents Expire? Understanding the 20-Year Term and Real-World Timeline

Beata Staszkow
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January 17
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Drug patents last 20 years from filing, but real market exclusivity is often just 7-12 years due to clinical trials. Extensions, regulatory exclusivity, and patent thickets can delay generics for years - here's how it really works.