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The Problem With the ‘Patent Thicket’ Narrative

By Kristen Osenga Cross-posted with permission from Professor Osenga’s December 8, 2025, LinkedIn article I’ve seen a lot of misinformation circulating online lately about patents and their role in drug prices. Some articles – like this one – claim that so-called “patent thickets” are an abusive strategy drug companies use to keep prices high. The […]