Many jurisdictions provide patent term extensions (PTEs) or Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) in recognition of the fact that the time taken to achieve regulatory approval for patented products can often delay their release into the market.
However, partly due the interplay between regulatory approval legislation and patent legislation, the requirements for receiving an extension of patent term, and the patented products that are eligible for such extensions, differ substantially in each jurisdiction.
This panel discussion examines some of the key differences between the PTE/SPC provisions in Europe, the US and Australia, while providing some tips on best practice in each of these jurisdictions for those seeking to obtain an extension of patent term.
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