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Managing IP Correspondent
January 01 2004

The life science patent battle The generic drugs industry in China is vibrant and growing. Alison Wong of Bird & Bird in Hong Kong examines the present problems posed by generic drug manufacturers and how patentees can protect themselves in China

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