[Next-Generation Sequencing Book]
  • [Photo] J.W. Bizzaro • August 13, 2001
    Here's an interesting little article which exemplifies the hysterical pursuit in industry to patent everything that moves:

    ``Seeking patent protection for research tool inventions used in genomics discovery is valuable both for offensive and defensive purposes. At a bare minimum, obtaining a patent for a bioinformatics invention should prevent others from obtaining a patent on the same process and using it against you. Although it may be possible to invalidate another's patent by showing you invented the process first, this would involve lengthy and expensive litigation and you just might be barred from using your own invention in the meantime.''

    Full story at GenomeWeb:
    http://www.genomeweb.com/articles/view-article.asp?Article=200181012550

    Can't we all just get along? :-)

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