Although I agree with you that the premise of their defense is rather nonsensical, in this particular case (Novartis/Glivec) it was no socialistic move of polic

Although I agree with you that the premise of their defense is rather nonsensical, in this particular case (Novartis/Glivec) it was no socialistic move of policy but rather a prudent decision in clear-cut evergreening. This[1] columnist elaborates it very well, explaining how popular perception of the event is wrong on both sides. [1] http://swaminomics.org/west-should-learn-from-indias-high-patent-standards/ http://swaminomics.org/west-should-learn-from-indias-high-pa...