by Brenda Entzminger | Apr 15, 2020 | Biotechnology, Brenda Entzminger, Gene Patenting
Cells are the building blocks of all living things. Plants, peoples, and animals, when boiled down, are made up of a series of cells. When understanding any avenue of science, it’s essential to understand cells. Cells have a variety of parts with different...
by Brenda Entzminger | Nov 24, 2019 | Biotechnology, Brenda Entzminger, Gene Patenting, Patent Law
Biotechnology is a rapidly expanding field that stands to drastically change and improve a number of industries, namely healthcare. As discoveries, applications, and new inventions are unfolding, understanding how biotechnology companies can and should apply for...
by Brenda Entzminger | Sep 25, 2019 | Biotechnology, Brenda Entzminger, Gene Patenting, Patent Law
The field of biotechnology, especially in regards to human genomes, has been expanding at a rapid pace. In contrast, the legal system has struggled to keep up with increasing patent requests and other issues that have arisen as a result of this sudden growth. One...
by Brenda Entzminger | Jul 12, 2019 | Biotechnology, Brenda Entzminger, Gene Patenting, Patent Law
In June 2013, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that naturally occurring DNA sequences (genes) could not be patented by private companies. The case for which this opinion was issued occurred between the Association For Molecular Pathology and Myriad...
