As we know that, every country will take a standard time to the approved patent of medicine, however in this pandemic situation, this will continue in the same process? Should we not consider the situational gravity for the greater good of humanity?
Considering the seriousness of the current COVID-19, the agency authorized to issue patent, is advised to give patent to drug as early as possible so that the drug can be used to treat the COVID-19 patients.Early patenting of drug will certainly help to save the life of patients.
Considering the seriousness of the current COVID-19, the agency authorized to issue patent, is advised to give patent to drug as early as possible so that the drug can be used to treat the COVID-19 patients.Early patenting of drug will certainly help to save the life of patients.
In such critical situations, expediting the process of getting a patent is crucial and key in saving many lives.
Each country where a patent application is submitted will have its own timeline. There is no standard time for a patent because they vary so much in type, and in areas of many patents there must be a clear reason to give the patent (not just for using it). The bigger issue is getting other agencies to approve the use, such as the FDA in the U.S. and this is based on clinical data and not the basis for a patent. Also, materials and drugs may be sold (if approved for use) even while the patent is pending.
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