The Patentability of Human Beings: The Effect of a Proposed Exclusion in the Patents Act 1953

Authors

  • Alexandra MacBean

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26686/vuwlr.v33i2.5845

Abstract

The author critically examines the debate over whether “human beings” ought to be patentable. The article outlines the choices between excluding just the patenting of whole organisms or parts of organisms. After considering New Zealand, Canadian, and European Union Patent law, the author concludes that at very least New Zealand must statutorily prevent the patenting of whole organisms.

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Published

2002-09-02

How to Cite

MacBean, A. (2002). The Patentability of Human Beings: The Effect of a Proposed Exclusion in the Patents Act 1953. Victoria University of Wellington Law Review, 33(2), 379–408. https://doi.org/10.26686/vuwlr.v33i2.5845

Issue

Vol. 33 No. 2 (2002): Victoria University of Wellington Law Review

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Articles

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