Hatch/Lieberman “BioShield II” Sets 180-Day Window For “Wild Card” Patents

Manufacturers who enter into biodefense contracts must notify the government within 180 days which patent would be covered by a potential "wild card" extension under the final version of "BioShield II" legislation from Sens. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Joe Lieberman (D-Conn.) and Sam Brownback (R-Kan.)