This is why any form of exclusivity is a bad idea. The only ones who get hurt are patients and healthcare providers, twice, first by the delays and then higher prices for longer.
Patents should have switched to a royalty system the moment enforcing it was practical. And come with an exception for all non commercial use. It's never too late to fix.
This is why any form of exclusivity is a bad idea. The only ones who get hurt are patients and healthcare providers, twice, first by the delays and then higher prices for longer.
Patents should have switched to a royalty system the moment enforcing it was practical. And come with an exception for all non commercial use. It's never too late to fix.