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An Indian scientist, Dr. Yogesh invented the beneficial effects of turmeric but an American scientist, Dr. Joseph applied to get it patented before him.

(i) What will you call this act of Dr. Joseph?

(ii) How would patenting of turmeric affect India?

(ii) What values are exhibited by Dr. Joseph?

Answer:

(i) It is a case of biopiracy as its patent should be granted to Dr. Yogesh who discovered the beneficial effects of turmeric, not to Dr. Joseph.

(ii) If patent is granted to Dr. Joseph, India will not be able to commercial exploite this discovery of Dr. Yogesh. It would affect the global market and economy of the country.

(iii) Dr. Joseph is unethical and a stealer.