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American Society for Investigative Pathology
APC Supports SACGHS' landmark recommendations on DNA patenting exempting caregivers
November 2nd, 2009
The Association of Pathology Chairs joins the Association for Molecular Pathology and other leading professional organizations in their support of draft recommendations just published by the Secretary's Advisory Committee on Genetics, Health and Society (SACGHS) on DNA patenting. The Committee met on October 8th and 9th to review its final draft report on gene patents and licensing practices, and took the enlightened step of recommending to the Administration that it promote exempting patient caregivers from infringement liability stemming from patent claims on genes. They recommended that the exemption from liability extend to anyone making, using, ordering, offering for sale, or selling...
Source: Pharma Business Week (2009-11-02)
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