General Biotechnology
General Biotechnology
Using Biotechnology, CSI, and Zombies to Promote Science Education in one of America’s Most Challenging Regions
This paper examines the creation of a forensic biotechnology program that engages students, promotes science learning beyond the classroom and makes available novel STEM opportunities to an area which previously had little biotechnology educational off…
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Patenting human genes and mutations: A personal perspective
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Patenting human genes and mutations: A personal perspective
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The Journal of Commercial Biotechnology is a unique forum for all thos…
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Biogenerics 2007: How far have we come?

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Biogenerics 2007: How far have we come?
ABSTRACT: The recent approval of a follow-on version of Pfizer’s Genotropin (recombinant human growth hormone) signalled the beginning of the end of an era in which biopharmaceuticals enjoyed immunity from competition even after expiration of their patent protection. This paper describes many of the key scientific challenges facing the nascent ‘biogenerics’ industry and the evolving regulatory framework that will shape its competition with innovator companies…
The Journal of Commercial Biotechnology is a unique forum for all those involved in biotechnology commercialization to present, share, and explore new ideas, latest thinking and best practices, making it an indispensable guide for those developing projects and careers within this fast moving field.
Each issue publishes peer-reviewed, authoritative, cutting-edge articles written by the leading practitioners and researchers in the field, addressing topics such as:
- Management
- Policy
- Finance
- Law
- Regulation
- Bioethics
For more information, see the Journal of Commercial Biotechnology website
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Where do biotechnology inventors live?
As an offshoot of PatentStat, I’ve assembled a set of graphs of patent inventor locations, focusing in 33 industry sectors.
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Kinik: Raising the stakes for importing products derived from US patented processes practised abroad

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Kinik: Raising the stakes for importing products derived from US patented processes practised abroad
ABSTRACT: This paper analyses the recent ruling in Kinik Co. v. Int’l Trade Comm’n, 362 F.3d 1359 (Fed. Cir. 2004), and the impact that decision may have on proceedings before the US International Trade Commission under the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 USC §1337(a)) – particularly those concerning the importation of products derived from practising US patented processes abroad.
The Journal of Commercial Biotechnology is a unique forum for all those involved in biotechnology commercialization to present, share, and explore new ideas, latest thinking and best practices, making it an indispensable guide for those developing projects and careers within this fast moving field.
Each issue publishes peer-reviewed, authoritative, cutting-edge articles written by the leading practitioners and researchers in the field, addressing topics such as:
- Management
- Policy
- Finance
- Law
- Regulation
- Bioethics
For more information, see the Journal of Commercial Biotechnology website
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The regulatory system in the EU and further afield
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The regulatory system in the EU and further afield
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Unlocking the Mystery of Angel Investment
This is a guest post from Susan K Finston, President of Finston Consulting. Do you have a response to Susan’s
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EU Financial accounts reports
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EU Financial accounts reports
Go to paperABSTRACT: Presents updates on the 2000 financial results of several biotechnology and pharmaceutical firms in Eu…
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Conflict of interest in academic research
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Conflict of interest in academic research
Go to paperABSTRACT: The potential for conflict of interest in research can occur whenever a faculty member’s …