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biotechnology patents

17 articles

Synthetic cell: Patent or No Patent?

The post explores the legal and ethical dimensions of patenting synthetic cells, referencing key historical cases and current controversies. It assesses whether such patents hinder or promote technological…

Intellepedia · 28 Nov 2018

Natural or Man Made

This post analyses the product of nature doctrine and gene patentability under US law, with reference to the BRCA gene patent case. It objectively evaluates legal and ethical…

Intellepedia · 27 Nov 2018

Diamond v. Chakrabarty, 447 U.S. 303 (1980)

The Supreme Court in Diamond v. Chakrabarty held that human-made microorganisms are patentable under Section 101 of the Patent Act. The case clarified that patent eligibility depends on…

Intellepedia · 21 Oct 2018

The 3D Effect of Novartis Case on Genetic Inventions

The Novartis case established a strict test for therapeutic efficacy under Section 3(d) of the Indian Patents Act, influencing the patentability of genetic inventions. This post examines the…

Intellepedia · 25 May 2013

Laws of Nature / State of Art Interface

This post explores how the laws of nature exclusion shapes patent eligibility, especially in biotechnology. It discusses key judicial decisions and the impact of state of the art…

Intellepedia · 29 Oct 2012