A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to impose a 5-year moratorium on the granting of patents on invertebrate or vertebrate animals, including those that have been genetically engineered, in order to provide time for Congress to fully assess, consider and respond to the economic, environmental, and ethical issues raised by the patenting of such animals.

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Introduced

13 June 1991

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Referred to Subcommittee on Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks.

Summary

Imposes a five-year moratorium on the granting of patents of invertebrate or vertebrate animals.

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