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US District Judge Rules Gene Patents Invalid
shriphani writes "A US judge has ruled that Myriad Genetics' breast cancer gene patent is invalid. Hopefully this will go a long way in ensuring that patents on genes do not stand in the way of research. From the article: 'Patents on genes associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer are invalid, ruled a New York federal court today. The precedent-setting ruling marks the first time a court has found patents on genes unlawful and calls into question the validity of patents now held on approximately 2,000 human genes.'"
I'm glad this is happening. It's a huge weight off my chest.
Well of course its invalid...
;)
God could claim Prior Art.
Back in my day, genes were supposed to help give you the rugged looks of a cowboy or an outdoorsman, not of a greasy 19-year old kid on the make at the disco with his obnoxious friends. Patent genes! What will they think of next!!
(after whispered exchange)
Ohhhhh. Um. Never mind!
Generally once they become wives, the groping ceases. Mind you, they still lay claim!
Science advances one funeral at a time- Max Planck
Yep. There was a lot of prior art in your mother before you were born I bet too.
This is great news for me! With all patent concerns swept away, surely the injunction against my cells copying their own genetic code will be lifted, and they can resume their normal mitotic and meiotic activities! This is really wonderful because since the question came up, they have been unable to reproduce, (legally) and consequently, I have been feeling really sick lately. What a breath of fresh air! :)
They are jealous of my perfect your mom joke: it's true, it's not an insult, it's funny, and it actually makes sense.