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Five ways to protect stem cells after Brüstle

Managing IP Correspondent
November 02 2011
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The Court of Justice of the EU has banned patents on stem cells obtained from human embryos. Rob Fitt argues the reaction is exaggerated, and presents the options for the biotech industry

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