Biotechnological inventions: moral restraints and patent law

Advances In Modern Biotechnology Have Produced Profound And Far-reaching Implications For The Relationship Between Humans, Animals And The Environment. As A Result, A Debate Has Arisen Surrounding The Legal, Moral And Social Problems Connected With This Technology, A Central Part Of The Debate Focusing On The Role Of Moral Considerations In The Patent System As A Form Of Regulation. This Book Examines This Role And Asks Why In The Context Of Biotechnological Inventions, Morality Has Become An Important Issue. Biotechnological Inventions: The Moral Debate -- Development Of A European And Uk Moral Regime -- Development Of Patent Law In The United States -- Application Of Article 53 European Patent Convention -- Patent Law Criteria And Biotechnological Inventions -- Protection Conferred In The United States -- Protection Conferred Under The Biotechnology Directive 1998 -- Plant Variety Protection: Upov, Community, Directive -- Recent Eu Initiatives: Likely Impact On Moral Concerns. Oliver Mills. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.