BMSTV discusses -The case, commonly referred to as ACLU v. Myriad Genetics, is the first of its kind to address whether genes are patentable. Plaintiffs are arguing that genetic information should not be the sole possession of corporations, and people shouldn't have to pay exorbitant fees to research their own DNA. The defendants say that without patent protection, private industry won't invest in genetic testing and patients will suffer. Article by Joy Y. Wang
The young lady gave an excellent synopsis. Is she a patent attorney?
At one time it was stated that a natural occurring substance was not patentable (e.g. aspirin derived from the willow tree). Today in a crazy decision a species in isolated form is patentable. Why? You did not create it because nature did it. I think the process for isolation should be patentable, but the not product that was isolated.
PatentRob 8 months ago