Intellectual property and biotechnology /
By: Padolina, William G.
Series: Vol. 18 No. 2 Second Sem 1991.Description: p.197-204.Subject(s): Biotechnology | Copyrights | Intellectual property | Patents | PIDS JPD 1991 | TrademarksOnline resources: Click here to access online In: Journal of Philippine DevelopmentSummary: Dr. Padolina expounded on the nagging issues surrounding intellectual property and biotechnology. He enumerated four forms of IPR protection: patent, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, each of which has its own advantages based on the following factors: pace of technological development, associated costs, security considerations, marketing strategy, and basic or pioneering nature of discovery. Thus, to improve the Philippines situation on this issue of biotechnology, Dr. Padolina suggested the following action plans: (a) affirm the country's national sovereignty over natural resources; (b) assess whether PR on biotechnology can promote national development; (c) support the formulation of an international code of conduct on biotechnology; (d) support the inclusion of genetic materials in the Treaty of Cultural Rights and Repatriation of Cultural Heritage; and (e) safeguard farmers rights in the light of moves to establish monopoly rights over lifeDr. Padolina expounded on the nagging issues surrounding intellectual property and biotechnology. He enumerated four forms of IPR protection: patent, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, each of which has its own advantages based on the following factors: pace of technological development, associated costs, security considerations, marketing strategy, and basic or pioneering nature of discovery. Thus, to improve the Philippines situation on this issue of biotechnology, Dr. Padolina suggested the following action plans: (a) affirm the country's national sovereignty over natural resources; (b) assess whether PR on biotechnology can promote national development; (c) support the formulation of an international code of conduct on biotechnology; (d) support the inclusion of genetic materials in the Treaty of Cultural Rights and Repatriation of Cultural Heritage; and (e) safeguard farmers rights in the light of moves to establish monopoly rights over life