Genetic Patent - Law and Strategy

The ambiguity and uncertainty inherent in the field of genetic science poses challenges in the application of traditional patent principles to genetic inventions. This book unravels these complex doctrines of patent law. With a thorough analysis of recent developments in the field, the book studies the application of patent law to gene based inventions in USA, Europe and India, in the light of challenges and differences in such application. It analyzes the legal provisions and precedents in the light of the patent filter model, which makes understanding the intricacies in application of patent principles lucid. It studies patentability requirements such as patentable subject matter, utility, novelty, non-obviousness and specification in USA, Europe and India in a comprehensive manner. A chapter in the book is dedicated to the role of moral and ethical issues in patenting genetic inventions and their varied application in different countries. The book also focuses on experimental use, exemptions and their strategic role in defining the extent of the patent domain.
All concepts in this book are explained with the help of cases, patent office decisions, patents and examples. In addition to a comprehensive study of genetic patent law in each country, the book elaborates and explains the differences in law among the countries with the help of comparative case studies. With the context of various concepts, the book brings forth strategies that emerge from patent law and its varied application in different countries.
This book will be of immense value to Patent law practitioner, Patent agents, inventors and researchers in Biotech world. The book will serve as an authoritative supplementary reading in Law schools, and all diploma courses teaching IP Laws.