Mus Musculus and Homo Sapiens: Murine Metaphysics and the Canadian Supreme Court

Publication Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

2003

Abstract

This article examins the patenability of genetically engineered higher life forms in Canada and Singapore by reference to the recent decision of the Canadian Supreme Court on the patentability of a genetically engineered laboratory mouse. The Canadian Supreme Court, rather that examining the policy behind patent protection, addressed this question primarily through the lens of statutory interpretation. This article discusses the reasoning of the Canadian Supreme Court and considers its application in Singapore.

Discipline

Asian Studies | Intellectual Property Law | Science and Technology Law

Publication

Singapore Journal of Legal Studies

Volume

2003

Issue

1

First Page

38

Last Page

79

ISSN

0218-2173

Publisher

National University of Singapore Faculty of Law

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