1. WIPO Intellectual Property and Creative Small and Medium-sized Enterprises The South African Biotechnology Strategy andProtecting Biotechnological Inventions in South Africa

2. Part 1 The South African Biotechnology Strategy and InnovationPolicy A.Introduction to the National Biotechnology Strategy B.Definition of Biotechnology C.What does the Biotech Strategy aim to do? D.Stimulating Biotechnological Innovation through Regional Innovation Centres (BRICs) E. Biotech Surveys and Statistics F.Areas in which the Biotechnology Strategy can greater help SMEs.

3. Part 2 - A South African Patent Law A.The Protection of Biotechnological Inventions A.The Protection of Biotechnological Inventions AiSouth African Patent Law AiiTRIPS Compliant

4. Part 2 B South African Patent Law B.Registrars Right to Refuse Patent Grant. B.Registrars Right to Refuse Patent Grant. BiDisclosure of Indigenous Origin: Section 3 A of the Patents Amendment Act BiiImmorality as a ground for Exclusion

5. Part 2 C South African Patent Law C. Guidance from the EU Law regarding Product Patents on DNA Sequences

6. Part 3: Conclusion Patents as Exclusive Rights, Promoters of Publically Accessible Scientific and Technical Information, and Instruments of Economic Policy Patenting Genetic Information in South Africa Re-structuring the SAPTO Include SMEs and discuss their role in the Update to the SA Biotechnology Stratgey

7. Thank You By: Ugreson Maistry, LL.M (MIPLC) Attorney of the High Court of South Africa