It’s worth noting that countries (such as India) have the option of simply not respecting a patent when the use is important and the fees requested are unreasonable. Also, patents aren’t international; it’s often possible to get around them by simply manufacturing and using a chemical in a different country.
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It’s worth noting that countries (such as India) have the option of simply not respecting a patent when the use is important and the fees requested are unreasonable. Also, patents aren’t international; it’s often possible to get around them by simply manufacturing and using a chemical in a different country.