Conception & Inventorship Under Pharmaceutical Patent Law: Lessons and Best Practices
Introduction: The Centrality of Conception In patent law, conception is the cornerstone of inventorship. For pharmaceutical companies, where billions in revenue hinge on patents for molecules, formulations, and methods, getting inventorship right is mission critical. A misstep in identifying inventors can render patents invalid, expose the company to litigation, or weaken exclusivity positions. Conception of […]