Biotechnology and Patent Law 1st Edition 2024

Biotechnology and Patent Law provides an in-depth analysis of the legal principles governing the protection of biotechnological innovations through patents. The book examines the evolution of biotechnology patents, addressing complex issues such as patentability of biological material, genes, microorganisms, pharmaceutical products, and biotechnological processes.

It covers essential patent law concepts including novelty, inventive step, industrial applicability, disclosure requirements, and exclusions specific to biotechnology. The book also discusses ethical and policy considerations, access to medicines, biodiversity protection, and public interest concerns. International perspectives are explored through instruments such as the TRIPS Agreement, along with comparative insights into global biotech patent regimes.

Designed to bridge the gap between science and law, this book is particularly useful for understanding patent drafting, enforcement, and commercialization strategies in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. It is a valuable resource for legal professionals, researchers, startups, and students engaged in intellectual property and life sciences law.