Public ID: PID-GOZZKB

Lack of intellectual property protection for pharmaceutical products

in Uruguay

Trade barrier summary

A new patent law in Uruguay has decreased the level of intellectual protection to those pharmaceutical products that are not developed in the country. Currently, compensation for violation of intellectual property rights can only be claimed once the patent has been granted, which takes a few years. UK government is engaging with local officials to strengthen intellectual protection for internationally developed pharmaceutical products.

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Sectors affected

• Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology
• Healthcare services

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Resolved

No

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Date reported

29 December 2021

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Last updated

15 December 2025

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Public ID

PID-GOZZKB

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