Patents and the human genome project--new claims for old?
The development and application of genomics is set to revolutionize the life sciences. Commercial exploitation of this research will allow the development of novel therapies and diagnostic assays. However, some argue that a 'gold rush' is underway and conflicts have already arisen over the question of filing patents and sharing data. In this article we consider some of the issues that relate to patenting genomic inventions.
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The Intellectual Property Department of Bristows, Bristows, 3 Lincoln's Inn Fields, WC2A 3AA, London, UK. penny.gilbert@bristows.com
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D003201:Computers; D016045:Human Genome Project; D006801:Humans; D010330:Patents as Topic; D012984:Software