Wuhan Institute asks for patent on Gilead’s potential coronavirus drug

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Wuhan Institute asks for patent on Gilead's potential coronavirus drug

A state-run research institute in China has applied for a patent on the use of Gilead’s experimental antiviral drug remdesivir, which has been suggested as a potential treatment for the coronavirus outbreak.

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Coronavirus: The Latest Problem Big Pharma Won't Solve

The pharmaceutical industry is raking in profits. But as long as its business model is based on patent monopolies, it won't solve public-health problems like the coronavirus.

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