title: Commercial applicability of cell microancapsulation: a review of intellectual property rights.
abstract: Maturity and applicability of a distinct field of science can be estimated, using a review of current filing statistics of patent applications. Therefore, hereby a search based on international classifications has been directed to the world intellectual property organization (WIPO) to determine the amount and content of patent applications related to the field of cell microencapsulation. The search was evaluated with regard to the distinct indications envisaged and an evaluation of possible technology gaps for fostering further progress was conducted.
authors.affiliation: s.m.meier@web.de
authors.forename: Stephan M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Meier
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D017690:Cell Transplantation / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000379:methods; D016208:Databases, Factual; D004339:Drug Compounding; D006801:Humans; D018973:Intellectual Property; D010330:Patents as Topic