Cohen–Boyer recombinant DNA patents
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The Cohen–Boyer recombinant DNA patents were foundational biotechnology patents that covered key methods for creating recombinant DNA, enabling modern genetic engineering and the biotechnology industry.
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| Cohen–Boyer recombinant DNA patents canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Cohen–Boyer recombinant DNA patents Context triple: [Stanley N. Cohen, knownFor, Cohen–Boyer recombinant DNA patents]
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Bayh–Dole Act
The Bayh–Dole Act is a landmark 1980 U.S. law that allows universities, small businesses, and other institutions to retain ownership of inventions developed with federal funding, spurring technology transfer and commercialization.
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Technical Corrections to the Bayh–Dole Act
Technical Corrections to the Bayh–Dole Act is a legislative measure that refined and clarified the original Bayh–Dole Act’s provisions governing the ownership and commercialization of inventions arising from federally funded research.
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CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology
CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology is a revolutionary molecular tool that allows scientists to precisely modify DNA within living organisms, transforming research, medicine, and biotechnology.
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Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc.
Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc. is a landmark 2013 U.S. Supreme Court case that held naturally occurring human genes cannot be patented, reshaping the legal landscape for biotechnology and genetic testing.
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Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Microorganisms for the Purposes of Patent Procedure
The Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Microorganisms for the Purposes of Patent Procedure is an international agreement that standardizes how deposits of microorganisms are recognized for patent applications, allowing a single deposit at an approved authority to be accepted by all member states.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Cohen–Boyer recombinant DNA patents Target entity description: The Cohen–Boyer recombinant DNA patents were foundational biotechnology patents that covered key methods for creating recombinant DNA, enabling modern genetic engineering and the biotechnology industry.
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A.
Bayh–Dole Act
The Bayh–Dole Act is a landmark 1980 U.S. law that allows universities, small businesses, and other institutions to retain ownership of inventions developed with federal funding, spurring technology transfer and commercialization.
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B.
Technical Corrections to the Bayh–Dole Act
Technical Corrections to the Bayh–Dole Act is a legislative measure that refined and clarified the original Bayh–Dole Act’s provisions governing the ownership and commercialization of inventions arising from federally funded research.
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C.
CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology
CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology is a revolutionary molecular tool that allows scientists to precisely modify DNA within living organisms, transforming research, medicine, and biotechnology.
-
D.
Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc.
Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc. is a landmark 2013 U.S. Supreme Court case that held naturally occurring human genes cannot be patented, reshaping the legal landscape for biotechnology and genetic testing.
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E.
Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Microorganisms for the Purposes of Patent Procedure
The Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Microorganisms for the Purposes of Patent Procedure is an international agreement that standardizes how deposits of microorganisms are recognized for patent applications, allowing a single deposit at an approved authority to be accepted by all member states.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (40)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
biotechnology patent
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foundational patent ⓘ recombinant DNA patent ⓘ university-owned patent ⓘ |
| assignee |
Stanford University
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University of California ⓘ |
| commercialModel | non-exclusive licensing ⓘ |
| countryOfPatent |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| describedMethod |
cloning of recombinant DNA in bacteria
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creation of recombinant DNA molecules ⓘ insertion of DNA fragments into plasmid vectors ⓘ use of DNA ligase to join DNA fragments ⓘ use of restriction endonucleases to cut DNA ⓘ |
| enabledIndustry | biotechnology industry ⓘ |
| enabledTechnology |
modern genetic engineering
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recombinant DNA technology ⓘ |
| field |
biotechnology
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genetic engineering ⓘ molecular biology ⓘ |
| historicalSignificance |
considered among the most important patents in biotechnology
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marked the beginning of large-scale commercialization of academic molecular biology research ⓘ |
| impact |
became a model for university technology licensing
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established a broad platform for DNA cloning methods ⓘ facilitated commercialization of recombinant DNA research ⓘ |
| influenced |
subsequent biotechnology patent strategies
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university–industry technology transfer practices ⓘ |
| inventor |
Herbert W. Boyer
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linked to:
Herbert Boyer
Stanley N. Cohen ⓘ |
| jurisdiction | United States Patent and Trademark Office ⓘ |
| licenseType | royalty-bearing license ⓘ |
| namedAfter |
Herbert W. Boyer
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linked to:
Herbert Boyer
Stanley N. Cohen ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
DNA ligase
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plasmid cloning vectors ⓘ recombinant DNA ⓘ restriction enzymes ⓘ |
| timePeriod | 1970s ⓘ |
| usedIn |
development of genetically engineered microorganisms
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development of therapeutic biologics ⓘ production of recombinant proteins ⓘ |
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Subject: Cohen–Boyer recombinant DNA patents Description of subject: The Cohen–Boyer recombinant DNA patents were foundational biotechnology patents that covered key methods for creating recombinant DNA, enabling modern genetic engineering and the biotechnology industry.
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