Biological Patent
/ˌbaɪ.əˈlɒdʒɪ.kəl ˈpæt.ənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A patent granted for inventions involving biological material or processes, such as genes, microorganisms, or genetically modified organisms.
The company obtained a biological patent to protect its genetically engineered crop.
- (n.) A form of intellectual property right allowing exclusive commercial exploitation of a biological invention for a limited time.
Filing a biological patent is crucial for securing investment in biotech innovation.
Forms
- biological patents
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Commentary
Biological patents can be controversial due to ethical concerns; careful drafting is needed to define the scope of biological inventions clearly.
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