Routledge Patenting Lives: Life Patents, Culture and Development

Explore the complex relationship between biotechnology and intellectual property with Patenting Lives: Life Patents, Culture and Development. Published by Routledge, this academic work addresses the global agenda of international IP harmonization and the rapid developments in life patenting. This book provides a comprehensive look at the critical issues emerging from biotechnology through five distinct sections: Context, Human Rights and Ethical Frameworks, Medicine and Public Health, Traditional Knowledge, and Agriculture. By examining these diverse areas, readers gain a better understanding of how patent laws impact different sectors of society and the environment. Featuring contributions from international experts in government, academia, the private sector, and civil society, the text offers a wide range of perspectives. It is an essential resource for those studying international law, biotechnology, and the ethical implications of intellectual property in a globalized world.