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High-Stakes battle: Apotex vice-president Jack Kay says law extending patent protection to brand-name drug makers punishes generic drug firms.
High-Stakes battle: Apotex vice-president Jack Kay says law extending patent protection to brand-name drug makers punishes generic drug firms.

High-Stakes battle: Apotex vice-president Jack Kay says law extending patent protection to brand-name drug makers punishes generic drug firms.

Date12/11/1992
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Drug debate: The number of drugs available to the consumer has mushroomed in recent years, primary because of the proliferation of generic drugs, which are virtually identical to brand-name drugs
Drug debate: The number of drugs available to the consumer has mushroomed in recent years, primary because of the proliferation of generic drugs, which are virtually identical to brand-name drugs
5/28/1975
Outspoken Apotex founder Barry Sherman shoots from the lip in battling government changes to drug patent laws.
Outspoken Apotex founder Barry Sherman shoots from the lip in battling government changes to drug patent laws.
2/10/1992
And pharmacist Jimmy Rogers, right, admits substitution of generics for higher priced brand-name drugs is somewhat influenced by who's paying for the prescription
And pharmacist Jimmy Rogers, right, admits substitution of generics for higher priced brand-name drugs is somewhat influenced by who's paying for the prescription
2/24/1985
Drug manufacturer John Cook says Canadian-owned drug firms tend to loose Canadian identity after they become full-fledged manufacturers, performing all steps in making prescription drugs. Cook is worried that control of his own small, Etobicoke-based company will soon go to foreigners.
Drug manufacturer John Cook says Canadian-owned drug firms tend to loose Canadian identity after they become full-fledged manufacturers, performing all steps in making prescription drugs. Cook is worried that control of his own small, Etobicoke-based company will soon go to foreigners.
7/2/1970
New hope: Activision senior vice-president Thomas Lopez believes IBM's new home computer will bring stability to the market and says that's what video-game makers are looking for
New hope: Activision senior vice-president Thomas Lopez believes IBM's new home computer will bring stability to the market and says that's what video-game makers are looking for
11/7/1983
Globetrotter: Art Browne, who travels the world looking for ideas for running shoes, shows off the Sonic brand that put his company in third place in the shoe stakes.
Globetrotter: Art Browne, who travels the world looking for ideas for running shoes, shows off the Sonic brand that put his company in third place in the shoe stakes.
8/23/1979
Behind counter of his flagship Diana Sweets stores, company president George Boukydis ponders the future of his $6 million a year enterprise. Stores stopped selling candy some years ago when firm's key candy maker retired after 45 years of service. An adequate replacement was not found and now, says Boukydis, it's getting tough to find pastry cooks. The supermarkets are stealing what few there are left.
Behind counter of his flagship Diana Sweets stores, company president George Boukydis ponders the future of his $6 million a year enterprise. Stores stopped selling candy some years ago when firm's key candy maker retired after 45 years of service. An adequate replacement was not found and now, says Boukydis, it's getting tough to find pastry cooks. The supermarkets are stealing what few there are left.
12/23/1977
Fears new law: Dr. Barry Sherman, president of a Canadian drug manufacturing company, says the proposed law threatens Canada's role in the industry. Everything we've accomplished is being threatened by Bill C-22, which in essence would restore the monopolies, he says.
Fears new law: Dr. Barry Sherman, president of a Canadian drug manufacturing company, says the proposed law threatens Canada's role in the industry. Everything we've accomplished is being threatened by Bill C-22, which in essence would restore the monopolies, he says.
1/22/1987
Jack Slater, president of Ridgeline Products, is among tent makers caught in bureaucratic Catch-22 situation that they say could cost them business.
Jack Slater, president of Ridgeline Products, is among tent makers caught in bureaucratic Catch-22 situation that they say could cost them business.
6/8/1987
Battle plan: Stan Sugarbroad, president of the Ontario Coaltion of Senior Citizens' Organizations, has issued a bulleting urging seniors to fight Ottawa's proposed drug law
Battle plan: Stan Sugarbroad, president of the Ontario Coaltion of Senior Citizens' Organizations, has issued a bulleting urging seniors to fight Ottawa's proposed drug law
1/26/1987
Beyond warranties: David Latner, a specialist in computer law, says consumers have four legal weapons to secure satisfaction from high-tech firms if products don't work
Beyond warranties: David Latner, a specialist in computer law, says consumers have four legal weapons to secure satisfaction from high-tech firms if products don't work
1/17/1985
Down-under optimist: Australia has good relations with Canada and no language barrier, making it a prime market for Canadian high-tech firms, says James de Wet, president of Cantralia Technology Inc. He's hoping a government review will open doors for Can
Down-under optimist: Australia has good relations with Canada and no language barrier, making it a prime market for Canadian high-tech firms, says James de Wet, president of Cantralia Technology Inc. He's hoping a government review will open doors for Can
7/19/1982