Research and intellectual property involving human material: after all, from whom are our genes?

Authors

  • Mariana de Melo Santos Faculdade de Saúde e Ecologia Humana, Graduação em Medicina. Vespasiano, Minas Gerais, Brasil.
  • Laura Melo Bonfim Faculdade de Saúde e Ecologia Humana, Graduação em Medicina. Vespasiano, Minas Gerais, Brasil.
  • Vanderson Assis Romualdo Fundação Hospitalar do Estado de Minas Gerais, Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa. Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil.
  • Flávio Diniz Capanema Fundação Hospitalar do Estado de Minas Gerais, Núcleo de Inovações Tecnológicas. Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29397/reciis.v10i1.1046

Keywords:

Patents, Genes, Intellectual property, Genetic research, Genes BRCA1, Genes BRCA2.

Abstract

This article discusses ethical, scientific and legal aspects of the patenting of human genes, starting from a historical context of intellectual property of living beings and passing through the decision of the US Supreme Court in Myriad Genetics case, conflict over patent of the genes BRCA1 and BRCA2, related to breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Moreover, the article discusses regulatory instruments on the subject, considering both the Brazilian and international legislation. Finally, it contrasts different positions on patent of human genes, adopting critical position that this matter deserves.

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Published

2016-03-31

How to Cite

Santos, M. de M., Bonfim, L. M., Romualdo, V. A., & Capanema, F. D. (2016). Research and intellectual property involving human material: after all, from whom are our genes?. Revista Eletrônica De Comunicação, Informação & Inovação Em Saúde, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.29397/reciis.v10i1.1046

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2016)

Section

Review Articles

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