2002 Inventions & Innovations Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 11 Jun Antonio Meucci telephone inventor recognition: The U.S. Congress passed a resolution recognizing Antonio Meucci's contributions to the invention of the telephone. This acknowledgment aimed to correct historical oversights regarding his role in telecommunications. source: congress.gov
- 05 Dec Harvard College v. Canada Supreme Court Decision: On December 5, 2002, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in Harvard College v. Canada (Commissioner of Patents) that higher life forms, such as genetically modified animals, are not patentable under the Patent Act. This decision specifically addressed the patentability of the oncomouse, a genetically engineered mouse developed by Harvard researchers for cancer research. source: en.wikipedia.org
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