Title :
Protecting Bioinformatics as Intellectual Property
Author :
Gaff, Brian M. ; Loren, R.A. ; Dickson, G.
Abstract :
Although trade secrets and copyright provide some protection to bioinformatics tools, a carefully drafted patent can provide the broadest available protection in an increasingly competitive market.
Keywords :
bioinformatics; copy protection; copyright; medical information systems; patents; bioinformatics; copyright protection; intellectual property; trade secret; Bioinformatics; Biomedical informatics; Computer applications; Copyright; Informatics; Legal aspects; Medical services; Patents; IP protection; bioinformatics; computing and the law;
