patent
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Amarin then sued Hikma, claiming it had induced doctors to infringe on its patent for the second indication.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Determined to make the web freely available to everyone, he did not patent his programme, ensuring it took off and spread rapidly.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
After Amarin lost patent protection on the first indication, Hikma received FDA approval to make the drug with a skinny label to treat severe hypertriglyceridemia.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
It has also fought to have its patent extended in other countries, like China and Brazil.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
As its birthright, the corporation received Cottrell’s patent and his directive that it be exploited for profit to fund grants for scientific research.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
Vocabulary lists containing patent
"The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry
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"Of Plymouth Plantation," Vocabulary from the historical account
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