Patent protection, especially on pharmaceuticals, was a controversial issue in the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations. The TPP agreement:

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The TPP agreement establishes patent protection for only 5-8 years for biologic drugs, which is less than the 12 years that pharmaceutical companies wanted. This means that generic drug manufacturers may be able to enter the market and produce cheaper versions of the drugs sooner, which could potentially benefit consumers.

Patent Protection, Especially on Pharmaceuticals, Was a Controversial Issue in the Trans-Pacific