In the fight against the novel coronavirus epidemic, traditional Chinese medicine has been proving relatively effective. But while highlighting TCM's efficacy and advantages, we also have to stress the risk of improper use of TCM to control and prevent the spread of coronavirus.For example, some
Public interest and social well-being uphold the prosperity of our civilization. Law and order ought to secure the truth rather than lead to undesirable controversy. Recently a patent application on the use of Remdesivir against COVID-19 by a Chinese institute raises a question as to the nature of p
Here are some encouraging medical research developments achieved over the weekend related to the fight against the novel coronavirus.MedicationThree existing drugs that showed promise in inhibiting the novel coronavirus in vitro have entered human trials in China, and early results have showed that
As researchers in the pharmaceutical industry seek to contain the novel coronavirus epidemic, Tao Xinliang, honorary dean of the Intellectual Property Institute of Shanghai University, shares his insights into related patent issues.Can a new patent be filed for an old drug due to novel use?When it i
The Wuhan Institute of Virology, part of the China Academy of Sciences, has applied to patent the use of Gilead Sciences' remdesivir to treat the current coronavirus outbreak.The company has partnered with Chinese health authorities to run a Phase III clinical trial to assess remdesivir for trea
