Cohen–Boyer recombinant DNA patents
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The Cohen–Boyer recombinant DNA patents were foundational biotechnology patents that covered key methods for creating recombinant DNA, enabling modern genetic engineering and the biotechnology industry.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
biotechnology patent
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foundational patent ⓘ recombinant DNA patent ⓘ university-owned patent ⓘ |
| assignee |
Stanford University
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University of California NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| commercialModel | non-exclusive licensing ⓘ |
| countryOfPatent | United States NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| describedMethod |
cloning of recombinant DNA in bacteria
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creation of recombinant DNA molecules ⓘ insertion of DNA fragments into plasmid vectors ⓘ use of DNA ligase to join DNA fragments ⓘ use of restriction endonucleases to cut DNA ⓘ |
| enabledIndustry | biotechnology industry ⓘ |
| enabledTechnology |
modern genetic engineering
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recombinant DNA technology ⓘ |
| field |
biotechnology
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genetic engineering ⓘ molecular biology ⓘ |
| historicalSignificance |
considered among the most important patents in biotechnology
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marked the beginning of large-scale commercialization of academic molecular biology research ⓘ |
| impact |
became a model for university technology licensing
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established a broad platform for DNA cloning methods ⓘ facilitated commercialization of recombinant DNA research ⓘ |
| influenced |
subsequent biotechnology patent strategies
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university–industry technology transfer practices ⓘ |
| inventor |
Herbert W. Boyer
NERFINISHED
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Stanley N. Cohen NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| jurisdiction | United States Patent and Trademark Office NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| licenseType | royalty-bearing license ⓘ |
| namedAfter |
Herbert W. Boyer
NERFINISHED
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Stanley N. Cohen NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
DNA ligase
NERFINISHED
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plasmid cloning vectors ⓘ recombinant DNA ⓘ restriction enzymes ⓘ |
| timePeriod | 1970s ⓘ |
| usedIn |
development of genetically engineered microorganisms
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development of therapeutic biologics ⓘ production of recombinant proteins ⓘ |
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