Intellectual property rights in agricultural biotechnology

During the past twenty-five years, biotechnology has revolutionized agricultural research. The enormous potential, together with a landmark decision by the US Supreme Court to allow the patenting of genetically-engineered organisms has encouraged private sector companies to invest in agricultural bi...

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Main Authors:	Erbisch, F. H, Maredia, K. M
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge CAB International 2004 CABI
Edition:	2
Subjects:	Agricultural biotechnology Law and legislation
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Summary:	During the past twenty-five years, biotechnology has revolutionized agricultural research. The enormous potential, together with a landmark decision by the US Supreme Court to allow the patenting of genetically-engineered organisms has encouraged private sector companies to invest in agricultural biotechnology research programmes. This has contributed to a rapid growth in interest in intellectual property rights as applied to this subject.The first edition of this book was published in 1998. Now fully revised and updated it presents definitive information on intellectual property law in a simplified form (with a minimum of legal jargon). New chapters have been added which cover plant variety protection and farmers rights, and additional case studies.
ISBN:	9780851997391 0851997392
DOI:	10.1079/9780851997391.0000