Open AccessGene Patents, Human Clones, and Biotechnology Policy: The Challenges Created by Globalization
Author(s) -
Timothy Caulfield
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
alberta law review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1925-8356
pISSN - 0002-4821
DOI - 10.29173/alr1320
Subject(s) - globalization , politics , perspective (graphical) , human cloning , political science , process (computing) , cloning (programming) , law and economics , sociology , law , computer science , artificial intelligence , programming language , operating system
In this article, the author explores the implications of globalization on human cloning laws and genetic patent policy, both domestically and internationally. From an international perspective, diverse moral and socio-political positions make cooperation in these areas particularly challenging. As a result, formulating domestic policies becomes challenging as well: should countries try to predict international consensus, or develop strong domestic policies of their own? While there is no clear answer, appreciating the complex issues involved is an essential step in the policy-making process.