WIPO Intellectual Property and Creative Small and Medium-sized Enterprises The South African Biotechnology Strategy and Protecting Biotechnological Inventions in South Africa
Part 1 The South African Biotechnology Strategy and Innovation. Policy n A. Introduction to the National Biotechnology Strategy n B. Definition of Biotechnology n C. What does the Biotech Strategy aim to do? n D. Stimulating Biotechnological Innovation through Regional Innovation Centres (BRICs) n E. Biotech Surveys and Statistics n F. Areas in which the Biotechnology Strategy can greater help SMEs.
Part 2 - A South African Patent Law n A. The Protection of Biotechnological Inventions n Ai South African Patent Law n Aii TRIPS Compliant
Part 2 B South African Patent Law n B. Registrars Right to Refuse Patent Grant. n Bii Immorality as a ground for Exclusion Disclosure of Indigenous Origin: Section 3 A of the Patents Amendment Act
Part 2 C South African Patent Law n C. Guidance from the EU Law regarding Product Patents on DNA Sequences
Part 3: Conclusion n Patents as Exclusive Rights, Promoters of Publically Accessible Scientific and Technical Information, and Instruments of Economic Policy n Patenting Genetic Information in South Africa n n Re-structuring the SAPTO Include SMEs and discuss their role in the Update to the SA Biotechnology Stratgey
Thank You By: Ugreson Maistry, LL. M (MIPLC) Attorney of the High Court of South Africa