Chemical Analogue
/ˈkɛmɪkəl ˈænəlɒɡ/
Definitions
- (n.) A substance structurally similar to another compound, often relevant in patent law for determining infringement or novelty.
The patent was challenged on the grounds that the new drug was a chemical analogue of the patented compound.
Forms
- chemical analogues
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Commentary
In legal contexts, especially patent law, chemical analogues are scrutinized for establishing whether a new compound unlawfully mimics a patented one; precise structural comparison is critical.
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