[ExI] Gene Patents: Good or Bad?

[Dan]

In my mind bad. I disagree that not having patents stifles innovation.

Regards,

Dan


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Subject: [ExI] Gene Patents: Good or Bad?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science_and_environment/10150685.stm

"I hope very much these patents won't be accepted because they would bring genetic engineering under the control of the J Craig Venter Institute (JCVI). They would have a monopoly on a whole range of techniques." -- Professor John Sulston

I'd have a quote from the other side but...there wasn't any.  It did mention the main argument, "that it's important to have strong intellectual property and that it's essential for promoting innovation."

So, gene patents: help or hindrance?  Furthermore, how will they affect DIY Bio and academic research?
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