The Patentability of Biotechnology

"Since the 1970s particular attention has been paid to the patentability of biotechnology focused on genetically modified organisms and other products derived from living systems. Does patent law protect such subject matters? Can biotech patenting be harmonized? How can the traditional principles of patentability be applied to new forms of technology? Should biotechnology be regarded as subject matter for patent protection? [3] The Aim of this analysis (based mainly on US law) is to highlight biotechnology patent novelties and compare them to established principles of patent law."