@article{48738,
      recid = {48738},
      author = {Żakowska-Henzler, Helena. and Zemła-Pacud, Żaneta. and  Zimny, Tomasz.},
      title = {Biotechnology, patents and human rights in Europe :  innovations concerning the human body /},
      pages = {viii, 258 pages :},
      abstract = {This innovative book explores the complex interplay  between intellectual property for biotechnological  innovations and human rights. Examining the clash between  the drive to incentivise innovations that can fulfil human  needs and the desire to grant global access to healthcare  technologies, it presents thoughtful solutions to the  challenges of protecting the human rights of all parties  impacted by biotechnological patents and other relevant IP  rights. After laying out the essential biotechnological  innovations of the last 40 years, the authors conduct an  in-depth analysis of European exclusive rights relating to  biotechnology and healthcare, with particular attention to  five key European jurisdictions - France, Germany, Italy,  Poland and the UK. Delving into complex legal and ethical  disputes over the rights to privacy, integrity, autonomy,  health and science, the book argues for a more balanced  patent system, protecting both human rights and  intellectual property. This book will be a  thought-provoking read for legal scholars, practitioners  and policy-makers in the fields of biotechnology,  pharmaceutical law, human rights law and intellectual  property law. With its in-depth discussion of cutting-edge  advances in biotechnology and the laws related to it, it  will also prove enlightening for scholars and students  interested in engaging with the field for the first time.},
      url = {http://tind.wipo.int/record/48738},
}