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Intellectual property and control

K Goodman1

  • 1University of Miami, FL 33101.

Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
|September 1, 1993
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Intellectual property rights in biomedical research create conflict. Emphasizing profit over open information sharing may hinder medical progress, contrary to historical research success without patents.

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Research
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Research Ethics

Background:

  • Diverse stakeholders (researchers, institutions, sponsors, society) hold varying views on intellectual property (IP) in biomedical research.
  • Conflicting perspectives exist within groups like government and academia regarding IP rights and their impact on research.
  • Historical context of research universities highlights openness and interdependence as crucial for scientific advancement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the divergent viewpoints on intellectual property within the biomedical research ecosystem.
  • To examine the tension between IP control/profit motives and the principles of open scientific inquiry.
  • To evaluate the historical evidence supporting or refuting the necessity of IP for medical innovation.

Main Methods:

Keywords:
Biomedical and Behavioral Research

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  • Literature review and analysis of existing scholarship on intellectual property in science.
  • Examination of historical trends in university research and patenting.
  • Conceptual analysis of ownership, control, and information sharing in the context of medical advances.

Main Results:

  • Emphasis on profit and control through IP is often at odds with the historical drivers of medical success.
  • University research has historically yielded significant discoveries without patent incentives.
  • Intellectual property controls risk restricting the open flow of information, which is vital for scientific progress.

Conclusions:

  • The pursuit of profit and control via intellectual property may not align with the core values and historical successes of biomedical research.
  • Open information sharing in research yields substantial benefits for both researchers and society.
  • Balancing intellectual property considerations with the imperative for open scientific exchange is crucial for continued medical advancement.