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Patents, Secrecy, and DNA

Authors :
Cook-Deegan, Robert Mullan
McCormack, Stephen J.
Source :
Science. July 13, 2001, Vol. 293 Issue 5528, 217
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

The patent system has contributed greatly to genomics. More than 25,000 DNA-based patents were issued by the end of 2000 (1), covering purified and cloned gene fragments and full-length genes, [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Human Genome Sciences Inc. -- Research -- Intellectual property
Genomics -- Intellectual property -- Research
Patent law -- United States -- Research
Science and technology
Intellectual property
Research

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368075
Volume :
293
Issue :
5528
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.76967356

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