ANALYST INTERVIEW: BIOTECHNOLOGY PATENT LAW: AN OVERVIEW: KEVIN NOONAN - MCDONNELL BOEHNEN HULBERT & BERGHOFF.

(PAK901) BIOTECHNOLOGY PATENT LAW: AN OVERVIEW: KEVIN NOONAN - MCDONNELL BOEHNEN HULBERT & BERGHOFF. Reviews the performance of the industry, and examines recent changes that have impacted companies in that sector. Topics discussed include competition, mergers and acquisitions, and the development of customer demand; and a number of companies are identified that are considered well positioned to succeed in the current market. Sector: Biotechnology. Published date 5/8/02. Tickers featured: CRA, HGSI. Complete text approximately 3000 words. Document # PAK901.

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