title: Innovation and patents: in vitro diagnostics.
abstract: Changes in interpretation of patent law mean that in vitro diagnostics companies need to be more alert when making patent applications.
authors.affiliation: Olswang, 90 High Holborn, London WC1V 6XX, UK. stephen.carter@olswang.com
authors.forename: Stephen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Carter
mesh_terms: D019719:Diagnostic Equipment; D003955:Diagnostic Tests, Routine; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D005062:European Union; D033161:Government Regulation; D006801:Humans; D013677:Medical Laboratory Science / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000379:methods*; D010067:Ownership / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D010330:Patents as Topic / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*