Ref. Ares(2018)1499108 - 19/03/2018
Ref. Ares(2019)631504 - 04/02/2019
From:
(CAB-BIENKOWSKA)
Sent:
Monday 19 March 2018 14:09
To:
CAB BIENKOWSKA ARCHIVES
Subject:
FW: IP Incentives analysis & SPCs - Meeting request with EFPIA
From: Nathal
ie Moll [mailto:xxxxxxxx.xxxx@xxxxx.xx]
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2018 2:00 PM
To:
(CAB-BIENKOWSKA)
Cc:
(CAB-BIENKOWSKA);
Subject: IP Incentives analysis & SPCs - Meeting request with EFPIA
Dear Mr Husak,
I am contacting you in my capacity of Director General of the European
Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) regarding the
currently ongoing analysis of intellectual property incentives related to the
pharmaceutical sector. EFPIA represents 1,900 pharmaceutical innovative
companies committed to researching, developing and bringing new therapies to
patients that will improve their health and quality of life while positively
contributing to the EU economy.
The ongoing analysis and most notably the discussions on amending the
framework for Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs), are of utmost
importance to our industry. Intellectual Property including SPCs are imperative for
fostering and safeguarding the significant investments in research and
development of new and innovative medicines.
I would like to follow up on the initial discussion a delegation of our Board held
with Commissioner Bieńkowska on 30th January 2018 with regard to the recent
swift developments in relation to the SPC. Having followed the process closely,
the innovative industry has reacted to the various positions and arguments that
have been brought forward and we have developed our views further as EFPIA.
We have identified a possible option that could be supported by all stakeholders
involved and hope that this could allow for it to be considered in the final stages of
decision making.
I would be most appreciative if we could discuss this matter further during a
personal meeting at your earliest convenience and will of course adapt to your
availabilities.
Thank you in advance for your time and kind consideration.
Yours sincerely,
Nathalie Moll
Nathalie Moll
Director General
EFPIA - European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations
Leopold Plaza Building
Rue du Trône 108
B-1050 Bruxelles
Tel: +3226262540 (Direct Line)
Tel: +3226262555 (Switchboard)
Email: xxxxxxxx.xxxx@xxxxx.xx
www.efpia.eu
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