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Patents
Biotechnology needs 21st century patent system: Expert
April 5th, 2008
Biotechnology discoveries – like the method for creating synthetic life forms – are at risk of being unduly hindered or taken hostage by private corporations unless patent systems are brought into the 21st century, an expert from The Australian National University argues. Dr Matthew Rimmer from the ANU College of Law takes a broad look at the current state of international regulation around intellectual property rights and biological inventions in his new book – and the prognosis is far from healthy. "Most patent systems around the world were developed during the industrial revolution, which means they're ill equipped to deal with more complex range...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-04-05)
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