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patent

[pat-nt, peyt-, peyt-nt] / ˈpæt nt, ˈpeɪt-, ˈpeɪt nt /


NOUN
copyright on an invention
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Merck has made several deals for new drugs to prepare for the 2028 patent expiration of Keytruda, which produced $32 billion in sales last year alone.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

GSK is looking to speed up the launch of the medicines it has in the pipeline, as part of Chief Executive Luke Miels’ plan to offset upcoming patent expirations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The positive trial results bolster Merck’s strategy to counter Keytruda’s patent cliff, which begins in 2028.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The $146 billion weight of five extra years of patent monopoly is not being carried by Novo Nordisk’s shareholders.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

This time Lawrence launched the patent frenzy himself.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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