Managing genetic material to protect intellectual property rights

One of the most important policy instruments for the promotion of further biotechnology development is intellectual property right (IPR) protection. However, one cannot improve upon a biotechnological invention without physical access to the germplasm, making exchanges of genetic material necessary....

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Published inJournal of industrial microbiology & biotechnology Vol. 20; no. 2; pp. 95 - 100
Main Authors JONG, S.-C, CYPESS, R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Heidelberg Springer 01.02.1998
Oxford University Press
Subjects
Alliances
Biological and medical sciences
Biotechnology
Biotechnology - legislation & jurisprudence
Europe
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Intellectual Property
International Cooperation
Legislation. General informations
Molecular Biology - legislation & jurisprudence
Ownership
Patents as Topic - legislation & jurisprudence
Property rights
R&D
Research & development
Safety regulations
United Nations
United States
United States
Europe
Patents
Germplasm
Genetic resource
Intellectual property
Patent rights
Protection
Genetic transfer
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Summary:One of the most important policy instruments for the promotion of further biotechnology development is intellectual property right (IPR) protection. However, one cannot improve upon a biotechnological invention without physical access to the germplasm, making exchanges of genetic material necessary. A formal transfer agreement, which addresses the key issues of ownership, access, use, and equitable benefit-sharing, is a powerful legal instrument for intellectual property. Other restrictions are generally imposed as a result of national and international safety regulations. Forming strategic alliances, such as joint ventures, collaborative research agreements, joint research and development agreements, and manufacturing and distribution alliances to exploit the economic value of genetic material, provides scientists with the mechanisms they need to bring their research material and products to the marketplace.
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ISSN:1367-5435
1476-5535
DOI:10.1038/sj.jim.2900492