First genetically modified fish patented in EU
On 17 July 2001 the European Patent Office granted Seabright (now renamed 'Genesis') a patent concerning the use of growth hormone genetic modification technology for salmon and other fish. The patent application mentions experiments leading to salmons eight times bigger than normal salmon.
On 17 July 2001 the European Patent Office granted Seabright (now renamed ‚Genesis‘) a patent concerning the use of growth hormone genetic modification technology for salmon and other fish. The patent application mentions experiments leading to salmons eight times bigger than normal salmon.
