Abstract
The Chinese Patent Law 2008 first introduced the protection of genetic resources. This includes a weak disclosure obligation (art.25.6) and a linkage arrangement which connects the patent law and sector-specific genetic resource laws (art.5.2). As demonstrated in the recent regulation on human genetic resources, the linkage arrangement and a broad definition of genetic resources in Chinese patent law enhance its adaptability but also introduce challenges in its implementation.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 248-255 |
| Journal | European Intellectual Property Review (E.I.P.R) |
| Volume | 43 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 2021 |