Q1: What’s the difference between patent and exclusivity?

Patent is a legal right from the USPTO; exclusivity is a regulatory incentive from the FDA.

Q2: Can a drug have more than one patent?

Yes. Most drugs have multiple patents covering different components or uses.

Q3: Where can I check if a drug is patented?

Visit the FDA Orange Book or USPTO Patent Database .

Q4: Can a drug get exclusivity without a patent?

Yes. Especially common in orphan drug cases and pediatric studies.

Q5: Is exclusivity always longer than a patent?

No. Patents usually last longer than exclusivity periods.

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