Tag: Hatch-Waxman Act

Patent Litigation: How Authorized Generics Affect Competition in Drug Markets

Patent Litigation: How Authorized Generics Affect Competition in Drug Markets
Nov, 19 2025 Liana Pendleton

Authorized generics let brand drug makers launch their own generic versions, undercutting first-mover generic companies. This practice, legal under Hatch-Waxman, reduces competition, delays price drops, and is now under FTC scrutiny.