Intellectual Property
Advice on record-keeping and publishing and ensuring the proprietary ownership of your company's intellectual property. A discussion on applying for patents and patent law is included with links to relevant sites.
BIO Debunks the "Tragedy of the Anticommons"
Read about a report by the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) that debunks the "tragedy of the anticommons", the theory that over-patenting is hindering research and development in the biotechnology industry. VOTE in a POLL on whether or not this may be true.
Read about a report by the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) that debunks the "tragedy of the anticommons", the theory that over-patenting is hindering research and development in the biotechnology industry. VOTE in a POLL on whether or not this may be true.
Guidelines for Licensing of Genetic Inventions
A discussion of the OECD recommended guidelines for licensing and handling of IP pertaining to genetic inventions and the objectives of the published report on principles and best practices.
A discussion of the OECD recommended guidelines for licensing and handling of IP pertaining to genetic inventions and the objectives of the published report on principles and best practices.
Useful Patent Resources
A source of links to useful resources for anyone seeking patent information.
A source of links to useful resources for anyone seeking patent information.
United States Patent Office
Patent, trademark and copyright registration how-to's in addition to news and regulatory info for anyone seeking to protect their IP.
Patent, trademark and copyright registration how-to's in addition to news and regulatory info for anyone seeking to protect their IP.
Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Check here for Canadian regulations on IP and searchable Canadian patents, trademarks and copyrights databases.
Check here for Canadian regulations on IP and searchable Canadian patents, trademarks and copyrights databases.