Are natural gene sequences patentable?

The title question is answered in the affirmative. The patentability of natural gene sequences is based on general principles of patent law, and depends on novelty, inventive steps and industrial applicability of the subject matter to be patented. Patentability is further confirmed by the particular...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International archives of occupational and environmental health 2000-06, Vol.73 Suppl (S1), p.S19-S22
1. Verfasser:	Becker, K B
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Base Sequence European Union Genes Genetic Engineering - legislation & jurisprudence Humans Patents as Topic - legislation & jurisprudence United States
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Zusammenfassung:	The title question is answered in the affirmative. The patentability of natural gene sequences is based on general principles of patent law, and depends on novelty, inventive steps and industrial applicability of the subject matter to be patented. Patentability is further confirmed by the particular articles of the European Patent Convention and the recent EC Directive on the legal protection of biotechnological inventions.
ISSN:	0340-0131
DOI:	10.1007/pl00014619