(University of Oregon School of Law, 2011) Keith, Maxwell
This Article discusses the validity of issuing patents for genetically
engineered (GE) traits for plants. These patent applications present the
USPTO with the issue of authorizing patents that have an ability to
create significant detrimental effects on the environment and uncharted
risks to health. The patents allow control over enormous segments of
world agriculture. Invalidity arises from the utility standard in the Patent
Statute.
