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Genetic sequences: how are they patented?

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A survey reveals that the way in which genetic sequences are claimed in granted patents are heterogeneous and imprecise, which may lead to questions regarding their validity.

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  1. Corporate Intellectual Property Department at IPSEN, 24 rue Erlanger, Paris, 75016, France

    Guillaume Dufresne

  2. Genomic and Proteomic Sciences Department at Pfizer Global Research & Development, Eastern Point Road, Groton, 06340, Connecticut, USA

    Manuel Duval

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Dufresne, G., Duval, M. Genetic sequences: how are they patented?. Nat Biotechnol 22, 231–232 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1038/nbt0204-231

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