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Patenting of genetic material
Synonyms:
Patenting gene matter
Claim:
According to the GATT agreement, all bio-technology products may be patented. Nearly 80% of all biotechnology patents are currently held by large multinationals.
Broader:
Developing intellectual property rights systems in biodiversity conservation
Providing patent coverage
Narrower:
Establishing intellectual property rights for plant varieties
Constrains:
Protecting the human genome
Exchanging genetic resources
Constrained by:
Refusing patenting of gene matter
Preventing monopolization of gene patents of organisms
Facilitates:
Patenting of life-forms
Facilitated by:
Mapping genes
Using genetic resources
Subjects:
Fundamental Sciences
→
Material
Biosciences
→
Genetics
Research, Standards
→
Patents, copyright
Type Classification:
E: Emanations of other strategies
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals: