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US Supreme Court Declines to Hear CareDx Organ Transplant Patent Infringement Case
CareDx had petitioned the US Supreme Court to hear a patent infringement case brought against Natera and Eurofins Viracor.
Top Five Articles on GenomeWeb Last Week: Illumina's Future Direction; Biocartis Layoffs; More
Last week, GenomeWeb's readers were most interested in what the resignation of CEO Francis deSouza means for the future of Illumina and Grail.
Decade After SCOTUS Gene Patents Ruling, Precision Medicine and Test Innovation Impact Under Debate
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While some say that striking down gene patents opened up the genetic testing market and patient access, others see greater uncertainty about patent rights and reduced investment.
Critics of the bill suggested that it would allow patents on pathogen genetic material, which could hamper the ability to test and treat in future pandemics.
Mayo Tells Supreme Court Congress Should Clarify Patent Eligibility Confusion in Diagnostics
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Athena and its supporters have asked the Supreme Court to clarify patent eligibility, but Mayo recently countered that this is a job for legislators.