[ExI] Gene Patents: Good or Bad?

[Dan]

Evidence and arguments from things like this:

http://techdirt.com/articles/20060118/0256239_F.shtml

Regards,

Dan


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From: Sondre Bjellås <sondre-list at bjellas.com>
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Based on what?

- Sondre

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

Regards,

Dan

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From: AlgaeNymph <algaenymph at gmail.com>
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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?