Intellectual Property - June 17, 2013
Human genes can’t be patented
On June 13, the US Supreme Court ruled unanimously that natural human genes cannot be patented. Human genes may not be patented, but artificially copied DNA however can be claimed as intellectual property, according to the decision. The ruling concerns a challenge to patents held by biotechnology company, Myriad Genetics Inc., on two genes that […]
Intellectual Property - May 15, 2013
US Supreme Court decides on human genes patent
Can human genes be patented? This question is currently being investigated by the United States Supreme Court. The decision concerns considering a challenge to patents held by biotechnology company, Myriad Genetics Inc., on two genes that can signal if a woman faces greater risk of developing breast cancer or ovarian cancer. The Supreme Court will […]
