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If Monsanto patent a method of genetically modifying my child's genes (so that he is more resistant to cancer, for example), does that mean my child cannot have
by meric 14y ago
If Monsanto patent a method of genetically modifying my child's genes (so that he is more resistant to cancer, for example), does that mean my child cannot have children without paying a license fee to Monsanto, otherwise he/she is liable for patent infringement?
- TazeTSchnitzel 14y agoIf Monsato patents a virus, and it spreads out of control, can those affected, whose bodies produce more of the virus, be sued for patent infringement?
- veemjeem 14y agoYes, but they didn't. Your straw-man argument is pretty inaccurate here. The lawsuit isn't about the accidental cross pollination of genes. It's probably closer to duplicating copyright works by someone who bought one copy.
- mattdeboard 14y agoIt depends if they made your child pesticide-resistant or not
- mattdeboard 14y agoIt depends if they made your child pesticide-resistant or not
- bane 14y agobingo, you've just described every genegenering company's wet dream, patent licenses fees in perpetuity, that also exponentially increase with each generation