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> The thing is, if it is using traditional selection processes, then all the researcher is doing is discovering a naturally occuring set of genes that have a de
by Kalium 8y ago
> The thing is, if it is using traditional selection processes, then all the researcher is doing is discovering a naturally occuring set of genes that have a desired effect.
OK. What if the researcher instead engages in genetic engineering and produces an onion that is gene-for-gene identitcal and indeed exhibits the behavior? Should that result be protectable?
- miskin 8y agoWhat if bees transfer these genes to your field next to customer that bought those special seeds? Should you worry about using seeds from your field due to possible legal issues?
- rad_gruchalski 8y agoEven better - what if you actually do not want these modified crops. Who do you sue?
- NeuNeurosis 8y agoThis has already happened. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-monsanto-lawsuit/kansas-wheat-farmer-sues-monsanto-over-rogue-wheat-release-idUSBRE9530U320130604 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-monsanto-lawsuit/kans...
- AlexandrB 8y ago> Should that result be protectable? No, because living organisms should not be patentable/protectable.
- thereisnospork 8y agoPlease explain why you feel that should be the case; a statement is not an argument.
- silversconfused 8y agoThis doesn't require an argument. It requires common sense.
- thereisnospork 8y agoYes it does; reasonable people are disagreeing.