Intellectual Property Rights in Agricultural Biotechnology
Author | : Frederic H. Erbisch |
Publisher | : CABI |
Total Pages | : 332 |
Release | : 2004 |
ISBN-13 | : 0851997392 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780851997391 |
Rating | : 4/5 (91 Downloads) |
Download or read book Intellectual Property Rights in Agricultural Biotechnology written by Frederic H. Erbisch and published by CABI. This book was released on 2004 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the past twenty-five years, biotechnology has revolutionized agricultural research. The enormous potential, together with a landmark decision by the US Supreme Court to allow the patenting of genetically-engineered organisms has encouraged private sector companies to invest in research programmes. This book (first edition in 1998) is now fully revised and updated, with five completely new chapters. It presents definitive information on intellectual property law in a simplified form.