Biotechnology and IP

By
Kalyan C Kankanala
Chief Knowledge Officer
Brain League IP Services
kalyan@brainleague.com

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“Biotechnology can transform humanity
provided humanity wishes to be
transformed.”
-Geoffry Carr
 Arguments
Ignore
Deny
Balance
Advantage
A is accused of stealing
diamonds from B
Available evidence

A was seen running from B's house at the time

of theft.
A was caught by police in possession of
Diamonds.
A had asked B to sell the diamonds about ten
times before the theft.
What is
Biotechnology?
 What is Biotechnology?
The World Intellectual Property
Organization (WIPO) defines
biotechnology as any technology
using living entities, in particular
animals, plants, or microorganisms,
 What is Biotechnology?
Any technology that uses living
organisms to make or modify a
product, to improve plants or animals,
or to develop microorganisms for
specific uses.
Office of Technology, U. S. Congress
 What is Biotechnology?
"The application of science and
technology to living organisms as
well as parts, products and models
thereof, to alter living or non-living
materials for the production of
knowledge, goods and services."
(OECD).
W hy is
Biotechnolog y
Unique?
 Why is Biotechnology
Unique?
Involves living organisms
Diverse fields
Long gestation period
Morals and Ethics
Fear of the unknown
W hat ar e Various
types of IP?

Rationale for their protection

 Types of IP
Patents
Copyrights
Trademarks
Trade Secrets
Plant Varieties
Geographical Indications
Traditional Knowledge
Biodiversity
IP and
Biotechnolog y

What are the types of IP that can

protect Biotechnology?
Rationales for
pr otecting
Biotechnolog y

Economic
Moral
Utilitarian
W hat is the r eal
issue?

Is it human psychology?
 Thank You
Kalyan C. Kankanala
Chief Knowledge Officer,
Brain League IP Services
Email: kalyan@brainleague.com
Ph: 91-80-41489502/4
URL: www.brainleague.com
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