Intellectual Property Rights and the Life Science Industries - A Twentieth Century History (Hardcover, New Ed)

This book analyses the history of the international patent regime and the life science industries, both of which can be traced back to the late 19th century. The development of patent law is inextricably linked to expanding capacities to elucidate, manipulate and commercially exploit the molecular properties of micro-organisms, plants, animals and other organic raw materials. The story of the life science industries begins with the European synthetic dyestuff firms and culminates in present-day conglomerates like Aventis, Novartis and Pharmacia. Throughout the last century, chemical, pharmaceutical, seed and biotechnology firms were actively involved in reforming patent law and plant variety rights. The major beneficiaries have been the largest firms whose market dominance and influence over peoples' lives - aided by friendly intellectual property laws - has never been greater. This sparkling and stimulating book reveals the key repercussions caused by the expansion of life science industries for issues of international equity, public health, food security and biological diversity.

General

Imprint:	Ashgate Publishing Limited
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Globalization and Law
Release date:	July 2003
First published:	2003
Authors:	Graham Dutfield
Dimensions:	219 x 153 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	304
Edition:	New Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-7546-2111-9
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > General Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > Private, property, family law > Personal property law > Intellectual property, copyright & patents
LSN:	0-7546-2111-1
Barcode:	9780754621119

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