Patentability and Morality

A. Introductory Remarks
Research Questions and Scientific Interest – Methodology and Content – Overview of Sources

B. The Interplay of Technology and Morality
Examples of Recent Technological Development with Moral Considerations – Potential Moral Considerations with Regard to Modern Weapon Technology – Conclusion

C. Moral Considerations in Patentability in European and German Patent Law
Art. 27 (2) TRIPS and Respective Regulations – Ordre Public and Morality on a European Level – Fundamental Considerations of Morality in German Legal Literature – Commercial Exploitation as a Requirement of Moral Violations – Conclusion

D. Patentability and Moral Concerns in U.S. Patent Law
Historic Development – Rise of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering – The Role of Human Dignity in the U.S. Patent System – Differences in Judicial Arguments – Morality and Patentability in Relation to State Powers – Conclusion and Recommendations

E. Morality and Patentability in Chinese Patent Law
Chinese Legal Culture and Patent Law – Development of Patentability Concerns in China – Morality and Chinese Legal Culture – Conclusion

F. Summary and Comprehensive Assessment

G. Bibliography

Index