Chakrabarty case

The Chakrabarty case involved a scientist, Ananda Chakrabarty, who created a genetically modified bacteria to help break down oil spills. He applied for a patent for this invention, which was initially rejected by the U.S. Patent Office. The case went to court, which ruled in favor of Chakrabarty, affirming that living organisms, including genetically modified bacteria, could be patented if they are man-made and have practical uses. This landmark decision broadened the scope of patent laws, allowing for the legal protection of biotechnological inventions and innovation in the field of genetic engineering.