Patents

(noun)

A form of intellectual property.

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Examples of Patents in the following topics:

  • Genetic Engineering in Animals

    • Despite this debate, the law in both the United States and in Europe, tends to support genetic engineering research and development by allowing genetically engineered animals to be patented.
    • Patents give scientists a monopoly over their genetically engineered animal species, something before unheard of in modern economic systems.