Law360 (February 19, 2004, 12:00 AM EST) -- Drug companies are developing trademarks for new products at an early stage in an effort to entrench a brand in the minds of physicians, a new survey has found.
The overwhelming majority of the companies surveyed develops the generic and trademark names--92% and 84% respectively--by or during Phase II of clinical trials, according to a new benchmark study by consulting firm Best Practices, LLC.
As many as 40% of companies use the trademark before using the generic name, reflecting a growing trend to entrench the trademark...
Drug Companies Seek Trademarks At Early Stage, Survey Finds
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