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Balancing Innovation and Equity: Intellectual Property Frameworks and Ethical Considerations in the Application of CRISPR/Cas for Developing Disease- Resistant Plants
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Seyed Ali Akbar Bagherian1   , Mojahed Kamalizadeh2 |
1- Department of Horticultural science, College of Agriculture, Jahrom University, Jahrom, Iran. , sabagherian@gmail.com
2- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, College of Agriculture, Jahrom University, Jahrom, Iran. |
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Abstract: (21 Views) |
Background: The development of CRISPR/Cas technology for the production of disease-resistant plants has great potential for ensuring food security, but it is accompanied by challenges of intellectual property rights and ethical considerations. The aim of this study was to review and analyze the intellectual property frameworks and ethical implications associated with the application of CRISPR/Cas in the production of disease-resistant plants, and to provide policy solutions to increase equitable access.
Conclusion: The results of the present study showed that; patent accumulation and lack of clarity of patent ownership limit access for researchers and farmers; ethical concerns include off-target effects, loss of genetic diversity and biopersistence. Combining coordinated licensing models (patent pools), philanthropic licenses and open ownership frameworks along with legal reforms can improve the balance between innovation and access equity.
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| Keywords: Genome editing, CRISPR/Cas, Intellectual property, Disease-resistant crops, Ethical considerations |
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Type of Study: Short Communication |
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Received: 2025/07/8 | Accepted: 2025/09/13 | Published: 2026/05/28
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