International Trade

What does the future hold for the biotechnology industry in Japan? The Japanese government has made great strides to boost biotech within its borders.

Pavilions attract attendees and media alike, affording a space to tell your story within the context of a particular geographic region or specific focus area.

In this informative editorial Jim Greenwood, BIO President and CEO, presents an insight into China’s growing role in the future of biotechnology.

During this period of tremendous growth in both the Indian economy and its healthcare sector, it is a critical time to capitalize on the biotech opportunities available within India.

With more than one-fifth of the world’s population, China is an important market for biotech products and is increasingly a key global player in biotech research, development and manufacturing.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Tuesday, April 19, 2011) - The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today that Dr. Jörg Reinhardt, CEO of Bayer HealthCare, will provide the keynote address at the BIO China International Conference to be held October 12-13 in Shanghai, China. The event will bring together biotechnology and pharmaceutical leaders to explore business opportunities with life science companies in China.

The world’s largest biotech hubs are busy planning their delegations’ visits to the  BIO International Convention  next month. The international program at the Convention will be one of the most robust to date, with International Case Studies, breakout sessions focused on globalization and Super Sessions focused on the emerging markets.

Scientific American will release the third annual Worldview: A Global Biotechnology Perspective at this year’s BIO International Convention.

Three biotech luminaries who have succeeded against all odds share their experiences building a biotech company from the ground up in Brazil, China and India.

Fifteen years after Dolly, the first mammal to be cloned from an adult cell rather than an embryo, made headlines, the process of livestock cloning is increasingly gaining acceptance as a viable means of satisfying demand for sustainable food production.

Patent systems can provide an advantage to society by rewarding the development of new inventions, promoting the advancement of technology and protecting the investor.  Patents often are the most important, and sometimes only, asset of a biotech company. Patents and related rights must be obtained in a timely and predictable manner and the ability to enforce those patents is critical.

Upward trends and investment opportunities will be focus of BIO’s World Congress in May.

Overhauled BIOTradeStatus lets users search for the latest information on hundreds of products.

ISAAA data shows countries around the world have embraced agricultural biotechnology.

Letters, Testimony & Comments

April 26 2012
  The House Judiciary Committee conducted a hearing on World IP Day on "International Patent Issues: Promoting...
February 14 2012
BIO has identified the following countries of interest and recommends the following for our 2011 Special 301 submission. Priority...
December 9 2011
By Electronic Submission To the State Intellectual Property Office, The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) appreciates this...
October 27 2011
By electronic submission Saurabh Vishnubhakat Attorney Advisor, Office of Chief Economist United States Patent and Trademark...
May 13 2011
Dear Secretary Locke: On behalf of the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) and the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of...

Press Releases

February 21 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Monday, February 21, 2011) - The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) stresses the critical...
April 6 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Tuesday, April 06, 2010) - The Obama Administration has made substantial progress to avoid...
March 2 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Tuesday, March 02, 2010) - The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) applauded today’s...
September 11 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Thursday, September 11, 2008) - Today marks the fifth anniversary of the entry into force of...
May 21 2007
Washington, D.C. (May 21, 2007) — The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today announced a new forward-...