PATENT MONOPOLY: HINDRANCE TO HEALTHCARE PROSPERITY Author: Poulomi Sen RGSOIPL, IIT KHARAGPUR ISSN: 2582-3655 Abstract The patent system is a mechanism to grant a monopoly, usually for 20 years, to innovators who invent a product, process, or instrument satisfying the stringent requirements of worldwide-novelty, non-obviousness, utility, and industrial application. Once patent rights are granted, the Read more about Patent Monopoly- Hindrance to Healthcare Prosperity: Poulomi Sen[…]