An Examination of the Issues Surrounding Biotechnology Patenting and Its Effect Upon Entrepreneurial Companies

Thomas, John R

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Science policy;    Patent law and legislation;    Biotechnology;    Intellectual property;   

RP-ID  :  RL30648
RP-ID  :  RL30648 2000-08-31

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

The biotechnology industry is notable both for its heavy concentration of small businesses and its weighty research and development (R&D) expenditures. Given the small size and heavy expenses of many biotechnology firms, their ability to raise venture capital may be of some consequence. The patent law has been identified as a facilitator of these R&D financing efforts. Congress may choose to exercise oversight on these issues. Such consideration would likely include examination of U.S. commitments in international agreements along with other factors.