Inventing DNA?
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 26, Issue 11
The idea that someone might “own” a piece of DNA raises a slightly uncomfortable question: can you really patent something that exists inside all of us?
Inventing Life?
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 26, Issue 1
Advances in molecular biology have an uncanny knack of doing two things at once: saving lives and giving U.S. patent law a persistent headache.
Antibody Patents: Details Under the Microscope
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 25, Issue 15
Antibodies are powerful tools in modern medicine, but securing patents for them has become increasingly complex. Following the Amgen v. Sanofi decision, companies must now provide much more detailed data to prove that their antibody inventions are fully “enabled,” making it harder to claim broad protections. While this raises the bar for innovation, it also sparks debate: does it safeguard public interest or hinder progress?