Many utilities lack the depth of data needed to implement more cost-effective asset-management systems like condition-based monitoring and maintenance methods, which utilities in Europe and Asia are adopting to enhance the efficient use of capital and reduce operations and maintenance costs.
The patent body allowed Natco to legally make and sell the low-cost version of Bayer's drug on the condition that it pay a royalty of about 6% of the net sales from the drug to the German company.