Ethical Issues and Patents

Ethical Issues

• One major ethical concern is the potential exploitation of indigenous knowledge. If companies patent genetic materials that have been traditionally used by farmers or indigenous communities, it raises questions about the fairness and equity of such practices.
• The genetic modification of animals may involve the use of materials sourced from specific communities or regions. Ethical concerns arise when these communities are not adequately informed …

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