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biological patents
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United States
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Common and legally established, with numerous patents on genetically modified organisms and biotechnological innovations.
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2
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drug patents
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United States
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Common practice for pharmaceutical companies to apply for and enforce drug patents
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3
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gene patents
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United States
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Gene patents are commonly pursued and granted in the fields of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.
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1
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4
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patenting of biological discoveries
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United States
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Common and encouraged for pharmaceutical and biotech industries
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1
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5
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patenting of biological discoveries
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United States
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Driven by commercial interests and technological innovation
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1
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6
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patenting of biological discoveries
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United States
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Seen as a means of fostering innovation and economic growth
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