Number: RL31379 Title: The "Hatch-Waxman" Act: Selected Patent-Related Issues Authors: Wendy H. Schacht and John R. Thomas, Resources, Science and Industry Division Abstract: This report explores several of the major patent-related issues that have been raised in relation to the application of the Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act of 1984, commonly known as the Hatch-Waxman Act. Pages: 17 Date: Updated April 1, 2002