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International Stem Cell Corp v Comptroller General of Patents: The Debate Regarding the Definition of the Human Embryo Continues.

Authors :
O'Sullivan, Ella
Source :
European Intellectual Property Review; 2014, Vol. 36 Issue 3, p155-163, 9p
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article focuses on the European Court of Justice (ECJ) court case International Stem Cell Corp v. Comptroller General of Patents, which dealt with human embryo use in biotechnological inventions under European Union (EU) patent law. Topics include the patentability of biotechnological inventions, the definition of human embryos by the court, and the interpretation of the EU Biotech Directive.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01420461
Volume :
36
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
European Intellectual Property Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
94715443