“Evergreening of patents” involves
(a) using small changes in a drug formulation to renew patent protection.
(b) compulsory licensing to produce the patented drugs without the consent of the patent owner.
(c) extending the duration of patents for a drug through international conventions.
(d) giving rights to third party manufacturers for universal production of patented drugs in emergencies.

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&ldquo;Evergreening of patents&rdquo; involves
(a) using small changes in a drug formulation to renew patent protection.
(b) compulsory licensing to produce the patented drugs without the consent of the patent owner.
(c) extending the duration of patents for a drug through international conventions.
(d) giving rights to third party manufacturers for universal production of patented drugs in emergencies.

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Evergreening of patents refers to minor reformulations or changes in existing drugs to extend patent protection without significant therapeutic advancement. It is usually done for the ill practice of delaying the entry of affordable generics medicines

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“Evergreening of patents” involves (a) using small changes in a drug formulation to renew patent protection. (b) compulsory licensing to produce the patented drugs without the consent of the patent owner. (c) extending the duration of patents for a drug through international conventions. (d) giving rights to third party manufacturers for universal production of patented drugs in emergencies.