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  • Article
  • 06 April 2010

Myriad’s BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene patents held invalid

High-profile litigation in the United States involving Myriad’s BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene patents has caused concern in the biotechnology sector. More...

 
  • Article
  • 01 April 2010

OPINION: Computer software not patentable says select committee report

The Commerce select committee report on the Patents Bill, released yesterday, means that computer programs will not be patentable.  

The select committee has added a clause that says, “a computer program is not a patentable invention”.  This indicates the select committee accepted the submissions made by those who are opposed to granting patents for software inventions. 

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  • News
  • 01 April 2010

A J Park announces new appointments

A J Park has announced nine staff appointments effective from today. More...

 

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