Myriad Genetics in Salt Lake City‚ Utah‚ had the right to patent ‘isolated’ genes that are linked to ovarian and breast cancers.1 This means that Myriad Genetics can prevent others from using the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes in research. It also means that Myriad can charge high prices from companies that wish to use these genes. This has raised arguments about the ethical implications of patenting genes. Looking at the issue of genetic patents within the context of utilitarianism‚ it’s an unethical practice
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APPLICATION OF COMPUTERS Computer technology has made several important impacts on our society. Today computer is playing very important role in every field of life. Many activities in daily life can be performed very easily and quickly. A lot of time is saved and overall cost is reduced to solve a particular problem. Many fields where computer are widely used 1- Business Today‚ in global markets‚ it is impossible to run the business without the use of computer technology. Many business
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1) Financial management deals with 2 things‚ managing a company’s finances and: RAISING MONEY 2) Which of the following was not identified as 1 of the 4 main financial objectives of a firm? TIMELINESS 3) The 4 main financial objectives of a firm are: PROFITABILITY‚ LIQUIDITY‚ EFFICIENCY‚ STABILITY 4) Match the financial objective with the correct definition: STABILITY/ THE OVERALL HEALTH OF THE FINANCIAL STRUCTURE OF THE FIRM‚ PARTICULARLY AS IT RELATES TO ITS DEBT-TO-EQUITY RATIO
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alleging that Coramandel Indag Products‚ Ltd. has infringed on two of their patents (Numbers 104120 and 125381) that are used in their weed killer‚ but was actually brought down to one patent. Defendant: Coramandel Indag Products‚ (P) Ltd. (CIP) – an Indian Private Limited Company that has supposedly used 2 of Monsanto’s patents in their weed killer. ISSUE : MC has brought suit against CIP for supposedly violating patent rights that MC had patented in February of 1979 under the name of Butachlor
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JAPANESE GOVERNMENT (MONBUKAGAKUSHO: MEXT) SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2013 YOUNG LEADERS’ PROGRAM (LAW) I. OUTLINE 1. General Objectives of the YLP The Young Leaders’ Program (YLP) aims to contribute to the fostering of future national leaders in Asian countries by providing graduate level educational opportunities in Japan. Moreover‚ the YLP seeks to deepen participants’ awareness and understanding of Japan and to help form a regional network among national leaders that contributes to the establishment
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commercialization or they may choose to sell the patents outright. This is different from start-up companies that have attempted to commercialize their patented technologies. The term NPE is also often used to refer to both small IP holding companies and larger IP aggregators who purchase portfolios of patents from inventors and others for the purpose of monetization. Unlike the universities or research institutes‚ these NPEs mainly purchase patents of others and enforce those rights as their main
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AIDs‚ Patents‚ and Patient Access HU245 AIDs‚ Patents‚ and Patient Access AIDS is defined as the severe immunological disorder caused by the retrovirus HIV‚ resulting in a defect in cell-meditated immune response (AIDS‚ n.d.). In the past twenty-five years the outbreak of HIV/AIDS has grown significantly. Approximately 42 million people are currently living with the HIV infection. By the year 2010 it is projected that the infected will reach above 60 million‚ possibly as high
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jp Agenda Impact of earthquake What changed in the past 10 years? What changes in the next 10 years? iSuppli Corporation – 2 Copyright 2000-2009 iSuppli Corporation. All Worldwide Rights Reserved. Confidential – Patents Pending Supply Chain • Japanese have high market share in material market Components Electronics Equipment • Semiconductors Materials • Silicon • Glass • Resins • Chemicals • Metals • And more… Memory‚ Microcomponents‚ Logic
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$3000 for the beginning of your career) Individual Artist (up to $10‚000) Organisation (up to $20‚000) x Access (up to $3000) * Before completing this form‚ ensure you have discussed your application with the relevant Arts SA officer (ph: 8463 5444). 1 Applicant’s details ! Important Is this application by: Individual Group Inc. association Company State Gov. agency Local Gov. agency Do you have an ABN? Y N If you do‚ record here: 123 4567 8910 Do you have an ACN? Y
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Thomas Edison: Inventor or Patent Thief? Most inventions are created from a multitude of ideas and a number of men‚ and one man simply cannot be credited for the inventions such as the phonograph‚ the kinetoscope‚ or the light bulb. Unfortunately‚ it is usually the corrupt businessman who exploits such creations and claims them as his own who receives the lion’s share. Thomas Alva Edison was an ideal example of such a person. Edison hardly played any role in the actual production of anything revolutionary
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