Genetic engineering patents

November 11, 2008
Intellectual Property News and Interesting Facts

Genetic engineering patents have been the topic of many ethical discussions as the consequences of genetic modification can be devastating to society. It is however, important not to exclude scientists from the right to genetic engineering patents because of the fear of what may happen in future. Genetic engineering patents are for instance, extremely important for food engineering companies that spend millions in research and developing food sources. Without genetic engineering patents funding will dry up and companies will not have the exclusive right to commercial exploitation of their inventions.

 

Unique sequences of nucleotides that are uncovered fall under genetic engineering patents. As such scientists now also have the right to protection of their intellectual property. If you have uncovered such a unique sequence, you are encouraged to register it.