EU Limits Embryonic Stem Cell Research Patentability

Grant O'Shea is a JD candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School and is enrolled in Professor Mgbeoji’s Patents class in Fall 2011. As part of the course requirements, students are asked to write a blog on a topic of their choice. While reading a news article on the recent European Court of Justice decision, Oliver […]

U.S. Stem Cell Patents and Considerations for Reform

On March 9, 2009, President Obama signed an executive order removing restrictions on federal funding for research involving embryonic stem cells.  Prior to the signing, he noted that the Federal government plans to vigorously support scientists who pursue stem cell research.  Stem cells are found in almost all multi-cellular organisms and are characterized by their […]