Intellectual property in Biotechnology

Biotechnology is generally defined as “the application of science and technology to living organisms, as well parts, products and models thereof, to alter living or non-living materials for the production of knowledge, goods and services”1 . This definition is deliberately broad and covers all modern biotechnology but also many other traditional or borderline activities. Taken all together, these activities belong to what is commonly called “Life Sciences”.

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THE RNA PLATFORM

whitePaper | May 26, 2022

Exploring biomarkers with the new central dogma. It can be a daunting decision for scientists to know when to focus on DNA, messenger RNA (mRNA), non-coding RNA (ncRNA) or protein biomarkers for routine clinical use, with each exhibiting its own strengths and limitations

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Next Generation Therapies and related Life Sciences topics

whitePaper | January 16, 2022

All gene therapies insert engineered DNA/RNA into living cells to make or modify new proteins

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Your Ultimate Guide to CMC Testing Support for Gene and Cell Therapy

whitePaper | December 6, 2022

The development of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products such as gene and cell therapy products, has made significant progress in the treatment of many diseases, including cancer, genetic, and autoimmune disorders.

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Document quality control emerges as a discipline in its own right

whitePaper | November 19, 2022

Compiling a quality regulatory submission is a basic requirement for biopharmaceutical companies. Poor quality documents could lead to rejection of a regulatory application,

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Early engagement and regulatory considerationsfor biotech

whitePaper | May 10, 2022

Biotechnology companies are at the epicenter of innovative drug development, with discoveries spanning from small molecules, large molecules, and biologics to genomic medicines

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Becoming a life sciences superpower

whitePaper | September 1, 2021

This report advocates for increased, long-term public investment in research and innovation, particularly in the life sciences sector, to accelerate the UK on its trajectory as a global leader in the field. This report sets out recommendations ahead of the Comprehensive Spending Review for policymakers to support innovative businesses, achieve the Prime Minister’s aim of becoming a life sciences superpower, and ultimately, deliver health benefits for Britain – and the world – for generations to come.

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