Técnica de edición de genes CRISPR / CAS9: Retos jurídicos para su regulación y uso en Colombia

The gene editing technique CRISPR/Cas9 has appeared on the horizon and Colombian researchers are beginning to understand the technique and employ it. This article explains how the technology works and its field of applications, certain debates surrounding bioethical issues, a pending patent applicat...

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Main Authors: Lamprea, Natalia, Lizarazo Cortés, Óscar
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Published: 2016
Subjects:
edition of genes
CRISPR
Cas9
bioethics
regulation
patents
exceptions to patentability
edición de genes
bioética
regulación
patentes
excepciones a la patentabilidad
Online Access:https://dialnet.unirioja.es/servlet/oaiart?codigo=5610006
Source:Revista la propiedad inmaterial, ISSN 1657-1959, Nº. 21, 2016 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Enero-Junio), pags. 79-110
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Técnica de edición de genes CRISPR / CAS9: Retos jurídicos para su regulación y uso en Colombia
Summary: The gene editing technique CRISPR/Cas9 has appeared on the horizon and Colombian researchers are beginning to understand the technique and employ it. This article explains how the technology works and its field of applications, certain debates surrounding bioethical issues, a pending patent application and others considerations on its regulation according to the genetic material that is employed. The explanation mentioned above aims to provide an initial glance at the legal landscape of the use of this tool in Colombia. Regarding the pending patent application, it seeks to protect the gene editing system with variants of its basic elements and multiple uses; its study of patentability by the Colombian patent office is a challenge for the analysis of patentability exceptions that might apply. Moreover, the regulation on genetic manipulation in humans, including embryos is only permitted if modifications are performed for therapeutic or research purposes. Finally, it remains to be seen whether the traditional regulation of GMOS is applicable to plants, animals and microorganisms modified through this technique. The limitations of criminal patent law are evident, therefore the paper suggests the establishment of an integrate regulation.

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