Journal of Environmental Law & Litigation : Vol. 26, No. 2, p. 435-460 : Transgenic Plants and Substantial Success

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Date

2011

Authors

Keith, Maxwell

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University of Oregon School of Law

Abstract

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.

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26 pages

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Transgenic plants

Citation

26 J. ENVTL. L. & LITIG. 435 (2011)