Files concerning patents and licenses for 'Project Mother Goose' transgenic chicken research, 1987-1993
Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence concerning issues around patents and agreements with ICI Pharmaceuticals and Prutec (the Prudential Group) relating to 'Project Mother Goose'(transgenic chickens).
Dates
- Creation: 1987-1993
Conditions Governing Access
These files are closed.
Biographical / Historical
'Project Mother Goose' was negotiated by Roger Land on IAPGR's behalf and David Onions at Glasgow University, and began in 1987 after letters of agreement were signed by ICI and Prutec. In 1991, ICI and Prutec decided to withdraw from the project, which raised several legal issues in IAPGR.
Extent
2 Files
Creator
- From the Sub-Fonds: Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics Research - Edinburgh Research Station. IAPGR (1986-1993) (Organization)
Repository Details
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