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    Quote Originally Posted by MABinPengChau:
    can even patent using a new combination of known antivirals (like mixing Tamiflu with anti-HIV drugs). Going to bet that's been applied for as well...
    That just seems wrong and just skewed to big pharma.

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    Quote Originally Posted by East_coast:
    That just seems wrong and just skewed to big pharma.
    The whole patent system is skewed to big business...period.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MABinPengChau:
    The whole patent system is skewed to big business...period.
    Yes, but they vital for ensuring investment. Some studies suggest the industrial revolution only occurred because the UK had an effective patent system.
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    Quote Originally Posted by East_coast:
    Yes, but they vital for ensuring investment. Some studies suggest the industrial revolution only occurred because the UK had an effective patent system.
    It is true about investment- no drug company will spend all the money for clinical trials and such without patent protection.

    US also had a strong patent system in the 19th century when so many fundamental mechanical inventions were made...
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    https://twitter.com/Abdinorda...75007122591744

    Speaking of foreign interference...

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    https://twitter.com/austinram...37937338798080

    More attempts at distraction.
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