1) Discuss the pros and cons for Diabeteck for patenting their transdermal insulin delivery system.

BUS8330 Global Trade Law Individual IP Assignment

Diabeteck is a small medical organization that has designed an innovative insulin delivery system that uses transdermal patches. This technology has been through extensive clinical trials and has been shown to be most effective for the treatment of gestational diabetes. Company representatives have recently participated in a medical tradeshow and have learned of a company in the process of developing a similar patch. Even though Diabeteck are significantly ahead of development than their competition, they are considering patenting their system.

1) Discuss the pros and cons for Diabeteck for patenting their transdermal insulin delivery system.

2) In your opinion, should the company apply for a patent? Explain your answer

This assignment is worth up to 3% toward your final mark.