Patents, prices and court files: How ICIJ used data to investigate an industry that thrives on secrecy
ICIJ • 5/29/2026
Summary
The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) used data to investigate an industry characterized by secrecy. For the Cancer Calculus project, ICIJ’s data team created datasets from patent office and court records and analyzed the pricing of a lifesaving drug known for its high cost.
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