Lawmakers Continue Press For Medical Innovation, Patent Reforms During Recess

August 25, 2014 at 3:48 PM
As August recess draws to a close, a slew of House lawmakers within and beyond the Energy and Commerce Committee are drawing ideas from local constituents and key officials about medical innovation that could be included in discussions for the House 21st Century Cures Initiative. Rep. Leonard Lance (R-NJ), who is pushing the idea of extending patent exclusivity to spur innovation, told FDA Week that he expects the Cures Initiative will continue to get bipartisan support within the House,...


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