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		fastball on Jan 27, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: FDA approves first monthly injectable to treat HIV... How can you patent if there is open prior art?

Robotbeat on Jan 27, 2021 [–]

You patent the necessary later steps, not the prior art itself. Companies have a pretty good method.

fastball on Jan 27, 2021 | [–]

What is "prior art" when we're talking about profiting off of research if not the necessary steps to do something?

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