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How long do patents last on original branded medicines?

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How long do patents last on original branded medicines?

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A. 20 years for a standard patent, the same as in other industries. But uniquely for pharmaceutical and plant technologies, patents can be extended for a further five years in the EU by gaining a Supplementary Protection Certificate (SPC).

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