OK, but Incyte doesn't just patent gene sequences. They describe the function of the gene patented, and describe a method of treating disease. I've copied part of an abstract of one of Incyte's patents below, with the part I think is relevant in bold letters. One question, I've been reading that some gene company's patents may be challenged because the patents don't describe the "invention" in sufficient detail that others can replicate it, believe it's Incyte, do you know?
>>United States Patent
6,063,767
Lal , et al.
May 16, 2000
Human phospholipid binding proteins
Abstract
The invention provides two human phospholipid binding proteins (PLBP) and polynucleotides which identify and encode PLBP. The invention also provides
expression vectors, host cells, agonists, antibodies and antagonists. The invention also provides methods for treating and preventing disorders associated with
expression of PLBP.<< |
