Biotechnology, Patents and Morality - A Deliberative and Participatory Paradigm for Reform

Summary

This book critiques the application of the morality provision in Article 53(a) of the European Patent Convention – a source of controversy when deciding whether to grant patents on biotechnological inventions. Despite deep moral disagreement and criticsm of the current system, until now there have been few suggestions for significant reform.

Product details

• Authors: Maureen O'Sullivan, Maureen O''sullivan, Maureen (National University of Galwa O''sullivan, O'Sullivan Maureen
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 25.06.2019
• EAN: 9780367181246
• ISBN: 978-0-367-18124-6
• No. of pages: 176
• Series: Routledge Research in Intellectual Property
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; LAW / General, PHILOSOPHY / Ethics & Moral Philosophy, LAW / Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice, MEDICAL / Biotechnology, Ethical issues: scientific & technological developments, EU (European Union), Legal Ethics & Professional Conduct, Legal ethics and professional conduct, Patents law