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How to get IP protection for new varieties of plants and animals

Genomics is turbo-charging traditional plant and animal breeding. But can new varieties get patent protection, ask Nicholas Jones and Rachel Wallis of Withers & Rogers LLP.

21 Jul 2010

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Record number of patent filings in 2007

A record 156,000 patents were filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty in 2007, up 4.7 per cent over the previous year.

26 Feb 2008

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Users prefer strong protection to patenting lite

Watertight protection is more important than the speed with which patents are granted, according to a survey of business and academia.

05 Dec 2006

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