Press Releases

Click below to read AAVS media releases regarding the Stop Animal Patents campaign:

Patent on Rabbits Rejected, March 4, 2008
Advocacy Groups Applaud Move that Opens Debate on Patenting Animals

USPTO Accepts Challenge on Legality of Animal Patent August 10, 2007
Advocacy Groups Applaud Move that Could Open Debate on Patenting Animals

Can Animals Be Patented? March 23, 2007
Spring Brings Legal Challenge Against the Patenting of a Rabbit and Other Animals

Patent on Beagle Dogs Cancelled, May 27, 2004
University of Texas Has Disclaimed Its Patent on Sickened Dogs

Beagles Win First Round in Fight for Reprieve from Patenting, May 20, 2004
Patent Office Will Now Consider the Merit of University’s Claims on Sickened Dogs

First Ever Legal Challenge Filed Against the Patenting of an Animal, February 25, 2004
The press release issued by AAVS and PWP.

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