Definition of "evergreening" [evergreening]

• Present participle of evergreen. (verb)

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• "The case, launched soon after India passed its Patent Act in 2005, revolves around a legal provision aimed at preventing companies from seeking patents or extensions based on minor changes to existing treatments -- a practice known as "evergreening" that is common in Europe and the United States."
• "Banks appear to be 'evergreening' property loans and delaying the evil day as long as possible because some may have balance sheets not sufficient to take the hit."
• "Companies often try such "evergreening" with chemical drugs, putting out extended-release or extra-strength versions to stay ahead of generic competition."