Problem Set 5
Due: Monday, November 11th
Make sure you have read chapters 1-4 of the class notes
and read the entire document on a New Patent System.
This week's discussion relates to patenting emerging areas of science. Discuss the following topics on forums.mit.edu
Should the U.S. allow patents for genetically modified animals and/or living organisms?
Should the U.S. Supreme Court rethink its "anything under the sun" policy regarding patentability?
Why? Is it to promote innovation? Or will people still take the risk to develop these new technologies even without the protections afforded by the patent system.
Please post your responses on forums.mit.edu early as there have been problems accessing the site. If you experience a problem with the site send email to the system administrator and cc sanjay@mit.edu
Extra Credit Come to class with a list of four items which you think every United States citizen should be compelled to abide by in order to retain citizenship. [If you believe that there are four items]