News articles tagged 'Biotechnology'

Controversy over gene patents

Posted on 14/04/2010 by Shelley Rowland

A controversial decision on the patentability of human genes has been issued in the United States of America, which could have a significant impact on the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Read More

Select Committee reports on new Patents Bill in New Zealand

Posted on 31/03/2010 by Wes Jones, Chris Way and Duncan Schaut

The Commerce Select Committee has finally made their report and recommendations on the current Patents Bill in New Zealand. Read More

Symansis NZ Limited - Emerging Biotech Company of the Year

Posted on 24/03/2009

Baldwins client Symansis NZ Limited has won the Emerging Biotech Company of the Year award at the 2009 NZBIO Conference held in Auckland earlier this month. Read More

Controversy over new guidelines on the morality of biotech patents

Posted on 26/05/2008 by Greg Lynch and Shelley Rowland

The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) recently completed a review of its practice of raising objections based on morality considerations, and has just released new guidelines that may cause difficulties for some biotechnology patent applications. Read More