In Harvard College V

question 47

Multiple Choice

In Harvard College v. Canada (Commissioner of Patents) , Harvard College sought protection for a genetically altered mouse. What was the result given the decision of the Supreme Court of Canada?

• A) The oncomouse was granted patent protection, on the basis that it was a non-naturally occurring composition of matter.
• B) The oncomouse was granted patent protection, on the basis that it was not the product of the laws of nature.
• C) The oncomouse was granted patent protection, on the basis that it was the product of inventiveness.
• D) Unless the Patent Act is amended, higher life forms can only be patented under the doctrine of "sound prediction".
• E) Unless the Patent Act is amended, higher life forms cannot be patented in Canada.

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