Assessment Question
- “To what extent do the legal approaches to gene patentability in the United States, Europe, and Canada offer an appropriate balance between patent holders rights and the public interest(s)? Which legal approach is preferable, if any?
Critically discuss this statement, assessing it with reference to relevant legislation, analysis of case law and academic commentary.
Guidance on Coursework
Word Count: 3,000 words. The bibliography, footnotes and cover page do not count as part of the word count.
Weighting: this assessment is worth 60% of your overall grade for the module.
Plagiarism: Penalties will apply for plagiarism. You must ensure to fully reference all work cited or paraphrased in your essay.
Referencing: Use footnotes, not endnotes. OSCOLA style of referencing should be used for footnotes.
Late submission: Penalties will apply for late submission in line with the Department of Law’s policy. All essays should be submitted on time in both electronic and hardcopy versions before the deadline.
Title Page and Presentation Requirements: You should include the Law Department’s standard cover page as your first page, including plagiarism declaration. You should also ensure your name is on this, and the word count. This page is not part of your word count. Your name and student identification number should be in every page’s header. All pages should be paginated in the footer. Use 12 point font and Times New Roman font for headers, footers, footnotes, and the main text