Research Exemptions in Europe Implementation in national legislation –Italy : implemented * Amendment of the Patent Act: Whatever the subject of the invention is, the exclusive right granted by the patent does not extend to: a) acts performed privately and for non-commercial purposes, or for experimental purposes even if aimed at obtaining, in any country, an authorization to market a finished dosage form and at accomplishing the consequential practical requirements, including the preparation and the use of the active pharmaceutical ingredients which are strictly necessary * Not limited to generics, nor to the European Union.
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