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there are ongoing discussions of various issues surrounding genetic resources and the disclosure of patent holders, including whether patents could be suspended if there’s a lack of disclosure.”
The disclosure issue is an important one, and is under discussion at WIPO’s inter- governmental committee in relation to genetic resources, folklore and traditional knowledge. A text has already been compiled, including the controversial disclosure requirement, suggested by those who are concerned that their materials are being accessed inappropriately. “We don’t think any special disclosure requirements for genetic materials are necessary,” Feisee says. “It would have severe unintended consequences because of the investment that goes into the research and development of
biotech products,
“THE DISCLOSURE ISSUE IS AN IMPORTANT ONE, AND IS UNDER DISCUSSION AT WIPO’S INTER- GOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE IN RELATION TO GENETIC RESOURCES, FOLKLORE AND TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE.”
which generally use genetic material as their starting material. That kind of investment will probably not be made if there’s a chance that patents will be either appropriated at the end, denied, or held unenforceable because of these requirements. To us, it’s not only unnecessary but will in fact hinder the biotech sector from moving forward in some countries.”
BIO aims to be a strong and effective advocate for an industry that, despite the uncertain economic climate, continues to perform relatively well, not least because, at heart, it’s an industry that depends on inventiveness as much as it does on money. Te trick, it seems, is working out how to ensure that the industry’s future is not jeopardised by wayward and counterproductive policy- making, both nationally and internationally. It’s
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