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Biotechnology and Intellectual Property

Biotechnology refers to the use of living organisms, cells, or biological systems to develop products and technologies for various applications, including medicine, agriculture, and environmental management. Intellectual Property in this context encompasses the legal rights that protect innovations and inventions arising from biotechnological research, ensuring that creators can control and benefit from their discoveries.

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Biotechnology is a rapidly evolving field that harnesses biological systems to create innovative products and solutions. Intellectual property plays a crucial role in this sector by protecting the rights of inventors and encouraging further research and development. Understanding the intersection of...

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Biotechnology
The use of living systems and organisms to develop products.

Example: Genetic engineering is a form of biotechnology.

Intellectual Property
Legal rights that protect creations of the mind.

Example: Patents, copyrights, and trademarks are types of intellectual property.

Patent
A government grant giving the inventor exclusive rights to an invention.

Example: A biotech company may patent a new drug formula.

Trade Secret
Information that is not generally known and provides a competitive advantage.

Example: A recipe for a unique biotech product can be a trade secret.

Genetic Engineering
The direct manipulation of an organism's genes.

Example: Creating genetically modified crops.

Regulatory Framework
Laws and guidelines governing the use of biotechnology.

Example: FDA regulations for new drugs.

Related Topics

Genetic Engineering
The manipulation of an organism's DNA to achieve desired traits.
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Pharmaceutical Development
The process of bringing a new drug to market, including research and testing.
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Agricultural Biotechnology
The use of biotechnological tools to improve crops and livestock.
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Key Concepts

BiotechnologyIntellectual PropertyPatentsTrade Secrets