What does Trump's pharma tariff executive order do?

Imposes 100% tariffs on patented drug imports unless companies onshore production and offer MFN pricing to U.S. consumers—hits 17 majors starting in 120 days.

Why did USPTO vacate TikTok's IPR petitions?

TikTok couldn't prove Chinese gov entities weren't RPIs, per Tianma precedent banning foreign govs from IPRs.

Can omitted inventors still save patents?

Only if correctable under §256—Fortress Iron says no if the co-inventor's unreachable; claims invalidate.

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Trump's 100% Pharma Tariffs Target Patented Imports—IP Chaos Ahead

President Trump's bold EO slaps 100% tariffs on imported patented pharmaceuticals. Drugmakers face a stark choice: move to America or pay up.

theAIcatchup Apr 07, 2026 4 min read

President Trump signing pharmaceutical tariffs executive order with pharma execs in background

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Trump's EO mandates 100% tariffs on patented pharma imports without U.S. onshoring commitments 𝕏
USPTO vacates TikTok IPRs over unproven Chinese gov RPI ties 𝕏
CAFC invalidates patents for uncorrectable co-inventor omissions 𝕏

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