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Why some people are worried about drug patent protections in the new NAFTA

by Scott Tong

Oct 2, 2018

The trade agreement reached over the weekend between the U.S., Canada and Mexico includes longer intellectual property protection periods for the expensive class of drugs known as biologics.

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To extend a drug patent, one drug company wants to give it to a Native American tribe

by David Brancaccio

Sep 15, 2017

The move could put a damper on business for generic drugs.

A view of an Allergan site in Irvine, California.

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