1.   The product was patented by its inventor.

2.   Can biotechnological products be patented?

3.   A patent attorney can research more thoroughly whether a product has been patented.

4.   How do I know if a product has been patented?

5.   That strategy allows the companies to avoid the costly and lengthy process of inventing and patenting the products themselves.

6.   The proposal would prevent countries from charging for access to their genetic resources but also prevent companies from patenting many products made from them.

7.   A third panel will look at the Canadian rules on patenting pharmaceutical products.

8.   It recognizes the right to patent most products except pharmaceuticals, which allows local drug companies to copy and sell any drug on the market without paying royalties.

9.   Under Indian law, farm products cannot be patented.