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BIO Survey Shows Support for DNA-Based Patents Despite Some Reservations

By Donald Zuhn, Kevin Noonan, Chris Singer, Sherri Oslick, and Jason Derry

By Donald Zuhn -- A survey commissioned by the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) shows that 89% of respondents believe patents provide the protection, time, and funding researchers to work on major technological discoveries, and therefore, are a "good thing." The survey also showed that while 51% respondents had reservations about DNA-based patents, those respondents could support them because such patents allow biotech companies to work on treatments and cures for deadly diseases. The results of the survey were summarized in the December issue of BIO's e-newsletter BIOtech NOW. The survey, which was conducted by Public Opinion Strategies, assessed the views...

Full post as published by Patent Docs on January 10, 2011 (boomark / email).