Category Archives: Patent Law

Myriad Genetics – Behind the Decision

Case:

Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics

In the most recent Term, the Supreme Court held in a 9-0 decision that human genes could not be patented. Chicago-Kent Professor of Law David Schwartz explains the decision and why it was made.

Assn. for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad: Can human genes be patented?

Case:

Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics

Prof. Lori Andrews discusses an upcoming intellectual property case dealing with whether human genes can be patented.

Mayo Collaborative Services v. Prometheus Labs

Case:

Mayo Collaborative Services v. Prometheus Laboratories, Inc.

Prof. David Schwartz of the IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law discusses an important patent case, heard by the Court on December 7.

Preview: Golan v. Holder

Case:

Golan v. Holder

The Court hears arguments tomorrow, October 5th, in an important case in the realm of intellectual property. Prof. Ed Lee of the IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law shares some insights into the significance of Golan v. Holder.