The Indian Patents Office on Thursday rejected an application of global pharma major Johnson and Johnson seeking an extension of its patent on anti-Tuberculosis (TB) drug Bedaquiline beyond July 2023, when it is set to expire. Why is this significant? Will it help TB patients in India?
The Hindu businessline’s Senior Deputy Editor G Naga Sridhar explains in this episode of News Explained. Tune in to know more.
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