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Author: Oliver Mills
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: Routledge
Edition: Revised edition
Weight: 0.620kg
ISBN: 9780754677741
ISBN 10: 0754677745
Pages: 246
Publication Date: 28 June 2010
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Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
'Mills' book is rich in information and thought provoking engagement with the diverse and complex issues surrounding the patentability of biotechnological inventions. It explains and enlightens in equal measure and is a must-read for anyone interested in the subject.' Margaret Llewelyn, University of Sheffield, UK 'Biotechnological Inventions: Moral Restraints and Patent Law provides a roadmap for future research in the area of modern patent law. In this insightful, thought-provoking and thorough book, Mills provides a useful and timely introduction to the way that moral issues impinge on patents in Europe and the United States. It is an important and welcomed contribution to contemporary patent scholarship.' Brad Sherman, University of Queensland, Australia Reviews of 1st Edition: '...written in a clear manner...[with] a considerable degree of understanding of patent basics...this book is a level-headed and sober addition to the literature on this subject and will be of particular use to students.' European Intellectual Property Review 'The strength of this monograph lies in its detailed account of patent law harmonization in Europe, and how morality continues to play a significant role in the process' Health Sociology Review
'Mills' book is rich in information and thought provoking engagement with the diverse and complex issues surrounding the patentability of biotechnological inventions. It explains and enlightens in equal measure and is a must-read for anyone interested in the subject.' Margaret Llewelyn, University of Sheffield, UK 'Biotechnological Inventions: Moral Restraints and Patent Law provides a roadmap for future research in the area of modern patent law. In this insightful, thought-provoking and thorough book, Mills provides a useful and timely introduction to the way that moral issues impinge on patents in Europe and the United States. It is an important and welcomed contribution to contemporary patent scholarship.' Brad Sherman, University of Queensland, Australia Reviews of 1st Edition: '...written in a clear manner...[with] a considerable degree of understanding of patent basics...this book is a level-headed and sober addition to the literature on this subject and will be of particular use to students.' European Intellectual Property Review 'The strength of this monograph lies in its detailed account of patent law harmonization in Europe, and how morality continues to play a significant role in the process' Health Sociology Review
Author Information
Dr Oliver Mills teaches Law at the National University of Ireland, Galway. His interests are in the area of Intellectual Property Law - in particular moral issues associated with the patenting of biotechnological inventions. He has published widely on this and related subjects.
