Diagnostic Kits/DNA Patenting and Licensing

• Henry, M. et al. 2002 - This article studies patenting of DNA sequences and the differences in firm and nonprofit patenting behavior. Firms adopt broader strategies and nonprofits are more selective in their patenting approach. The likelihood of granting a license was similar for firms and nonprofits but nonprofits were far more likely to grant exclusive licenses. This use of exclusive licensing demands further study to find out if the use of these licenses is justified or merely a default practice with little substantive justification.