The Effects of Patenting on Science
Posted on November 9, 2005 Comments (3)
A Descriptive Analysis of a Pilot Survey on the Effects of Patenting on Science AAAS:
Of the 40% of respondents who reported their work had been affected, 58% said their work was delayed, 50% reported they had to change the research, and 28% reported abandoning their research project. The most common reason respondents reported
having to change or abandon their research project was that the acquisition of the
necessary technologies involved overly complex licensing negotiations.
having to change or abandon their research project was that the acquisition of the
necessary technologies involved overly complex licensing negotiations.
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December 17th, 2006 @ 9:54 am
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August 25th, 2008 @ 11:24 am
This is a critical problem I have written about before. The broken patent system is a serious problem that needs to be fixed…
April 17th, 2014 @ 10:48 pm
“Gene patents are now used to halt research, prevent medical testing and keep vital information from you and your doctor…”