Before bringing a new drug to market, companies have to conduct clinical and field trials which usually requires testing it against others already in the market

Before bringing a new drug to market, companies have to conduct clinical and field trials which usually requires testing it against others already in the market. Under the current system, carrying out assessments using patented drugs is an infringement which can incur big costs. ...He added: “The main thing is to boost competition. Under the patent laws, clinical trials have been shifting off-shore - so this is part of our agenda of attracting more clinical trials here.”