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Intellectual Property

Apr. 13, 2013

Human gene patents, biotech industry face Supreme Court scrutiny

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to consider whether scientifically altered human genes are patentable in what several legal observers are calling a crucial test for biotechnology companies.


By Kevin Lee


Daily Journal Staff Writer


The U.S. Supreme Court is set to consider whether scientifically altered human genes are patentable in what several legal observers are calling a crucial test for biotechnology companies.


The decision could determine if and to what extent biotech companies can convert their genetic research on DNA into valuable assets through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.


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