Baku: Human clone will not be recognized as a patentable object, APA reports. This is reflected in the proposed amendment to the Law on Patents, which was discussed at today's session of the Milli Majlis.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the draft amendment specifies that methods of human cloning and the human clone itself, methods of modifying the genetic integrity of human embryonic cell lines, and the use of human embryos for industrial purposes are not recognized as patentable subjects. This significant legislative move aims to address ethical concerns surrounding the manipulation and commercial use of human genetic material.

The project was put to a vote and adopted in the first reading, signaling a strong consensus among lawmakers on the issue. This development underscores the country's stance on ethical considerations in biotechnology and patent law.