In Harvard College V

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