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Policy allows gene splicing to patent new animal life forms
The U S Patent and Trademark Office proposed allowing patents on new animal life forms produced by genetic engineering while barring human traits. Officials say traditional breeding remains ineligible and no human beings will be patented though experts warn broader rights could follow. A coalition led by the Humane Society and Jeremy Rifkin plans to block the policy with petitions and potential legislation.
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