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Guide to Biotechnology 2008

We have used the biological processes of microorganisms for 6,000 years to make useful food products, such as bread and cheese, and to preserve dairy products.

2007-2008 BIO Milestones

Today, the biotechnology industry is enjoying more success and influence than ever before. Our industry’s innovations continue to improve the lives of people worldwide, and the advancement of these innovations is supported by the work of BIO.

BIO Bioprospecting Guidelines

Letters, Testimony & Comments

Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
June 3 2013
BIO appreciates the opportunity to respond to the Request for Comments issued by the U.S. Trade Representative on objectives to be pursued in the negotiation of a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) agreement. 
2013 Special 301 Submission: BIO Provides Input on Biotech IP Challenges Around the Globe
February 8 2013
Biotechnology companies provide unique benefits to the United States and the world. In the health care sector alone, the industry has developed and commercialized more than 300 biotechnology drugs and diagnostics and there are over 400 products in the pipeline.
BIO Comments on India Guidelines for Examining Biotechnology Applications
January 18 2013
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments in response to the Controller General of Patents Designs and Trademarks in India on the "Draft Guidelines for Examination of Biotechnology Applications" hereafter referred to as "Draft Guidelines", or "Guidelines".
India Traditional Knowledge and Biological Material Draft Guidelines: Biotech Industry Provides Input
November 28 2012
Given the importance of protections for basic biotechnology inventions to the survival of the biotechnology sector in India, BIO has reviewed the Guidelines and has identified specific questions, and areas for improvement.
India’s Draft National IPR Strategy: BIO Comments
November 8 2012
(BIO) is grateful for the opportunity to provide comments on India’s Draft National IPR Strategy, hereafter referred to as "Draft Strategy".
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Press Releases

Intellectual Property Encourages Collaboration, R&D in Developing Economies
June 20 2012
The Biotechnology Industry Organization(BIO) unveiled a report on the role of intellectual property rights in encouraging upstream research and development as well as downstream commercialization of biotechnology at the 2012 BIO International Convention.
Scientific American to Host BIO International Convention Super Session to Release 4th Annual Worldview Report and Scorecard Highlighting Emerging Markets
June 6 2012
The report will be released at a Super Session, titled "International Leaders Share Their Worldview: Scientific American's Regional Bio-Innovation Scorecard."
BIO Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Preserve IP Protection Abroad
February 21 2011
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) stresses the critical importance of protecting intellectual property abroad in comments recently filed with the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on the 2011 Special 301 Review.
BIO Applauds Administration’s Progress in Brazilian Cotton Dispute
April 6 2010
The Obama Administration has made substantial progress to avoid retaliatory measures in a long-running “cotton dispute” brought by Brazil against the United States.
BIO Welcomes EU Decision on Biotech Crops
March 2 2010
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) applauded today’s announcement by the European Commission to authorize the cultivation of a biotech potato, as well as the commercialization of three varieties of biotech maize for food and feed uses and import and processing.
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