Patents and biopiracy: the fine line between innovation and sustainability that affects all living things
Patents are legal instruments designed to safeguard IP and encourage innovation, as they grant patent owners exclusive rights to their inventions for a determined period, fostering an environment in which research and development can flourish.
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