Virtual reality: The promise and pitfalls of going virtual
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A virtual company is defined as one that is, for all practical purposes, outsourcing every major component of drug discovery and development to an outside contractor. Properly assembled and managed, virtual companies could be relatively more cost-effective than the traditional model for biotechs.
Publication Name: Nature Biotechnology
Subject: Business
ISSN: 1087-0156
Year: 2005
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The level of disclosure necessary for patent protection of genetic innovations
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A detailed disclosure to obtain protection for biotech innovations provides a greater chance of meaningful patent protection. The level of detail required satisfying the disclosure requirement while seeking patent protection for genetic innovations are explained.
Publication Name: Nature Biotechnology
Subject: Business
ISSN: 1087-0156
Year: 2004
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Chinese health biotech and the billion-patient market
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Several Chinese home-grown biotech companies that develop innovative health products to address local and global health needs of Chinese citizen's and improve quality of life are categorized and studied.
Publication Name: Nature Biotechnology
Subject: Business
ISSN: 1087-0156
Year: 2008
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