Current Issues in Patentable Subject Matter. Business Methods, Tax Planning Methods, and Genetic Materials

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Business ethics.

Genetics.

Medical ethics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2010

Summary:

Outlines current patent system, in light of current debate concerning appropriate range of patentable subject matter. Reviews ongoing discussion concerning merits of business method and tax planning method patents, summarizes current controversy concerning patents on genetic materials, and discusses innovation policy concerns that arise as policy makers consider appropriate range of patentable subject matter. Addresses Congressional issues and options

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of CongressCongressional Research Service Current Issues in Patentable Subject Matter

Publisher Number:

CRS-2010-RSI-0015

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