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Did Exelixis use a 'trivial' modification to its cash cow to product-hop past a patent cliff ...
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Fusion42 · 11 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Researchers argue that Exelixis used a minor modification to extend patent protection on its main drug, potentially evading a major patent expiration and impacting competition in biotech.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Biotech.
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You face heightened scrutiny on drug patent tweaks that block competition. Investors and partners will question your drug's patent robustness and opportunity to enter or defend market share changes now.
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