Genetically modified organism’s patentability

Abstract

This article has the scope to briefly study a peculiar aspect of biotechnology, namely genetically modified organisms, and the issue of patentability that guides the theme. In this orbit, this article begins its analysis with a succinct exposition related to genetically modified organisms (GMOs), explaining the difference between the generic term – GMO and the more specific one – "transgenic". Therefore, the relevant legislation (international and national) is discussed, as well as the legal cases associated with the subject. Still in this orbit, the present study brings up the question of labeling, an extremely current discussion. In another fragment, the paper addresses the industrial property subject specifically concerning about the patenting of GMOs. Moving towards a conclusion of the present exposition, the article confronts in a concise way, the current aspect of the theme in the Brazilian system.