Solid research can help companies avoid patent-related biopiracy accusations
In order to avoid accusations of bio-piracy, companies taking out patents on naturally-derived ingredients need to improve their awareness of traditional knowledge.
Archives for April 29, 2010
Poor domestic performance sees sales drop at Shiseido
Steady growth in overseas sales failed to offset a poor domestic performance for Japan-based Shiseido, resulting in a 6.7 per cent decline in consolidated net sales for 2009.