The European Patent Office’s policy shift on patenting natural plant properties could reshape innovation in plant breeding. This post examines the legal and practical implications for breeders, innovation, and competition in Europe.
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ECJ Stems “Stem Cell” Patents
The ECJ has held that patents involving embryonic stem cells requiring destruction of human embryos are unpatentable in Europe. This post examines the legal and ethical reasoning behind the ruling and its implications for biotechnological innovation and patent law.
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