Which pharmaceutical companies have the most drug patents in Italy?

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most patents in Italy.

Patents must be filed in each country (or, in some cases regional patent office) where patent protection is desired.

For a global perspective, see the Drug companies with the greatest global patent coverage.

The companies with the greatest patent coverage in Italy are:

• Salix
• B Braun Medical Inc
• Helsinn
• Institut Biochimique
• Sun Pharm
• The Medicines Co