In 300 words Identify the 5 requirements for a patent.Then further discuss: Should a company be allowed to patent a life form? Does it matter if the life form is a non-sentient organism like a plant?


In 300 words

  • Identify the 5 requirements for a patent.
  • Then further discuss: Should a company be allowed to patent a life form? Does it matter if the life form is a non-sentient organism like a plant?  Is there a place where the law can ethically draw a line between life as property and life beyond the right of any person or business to own or appropriate?