Myriad objects to the comparison of the gene sequences with a branch or anapple off of a tree, and its lawyers convinced a majority of the judges on the Federal Circuit to agree.
Myriad has no more right to patent these parts of the naturally occurring code in the human genome than it would to patent anapple, or a branch off of a tree that could be used to hit a ball or scratch your back, Ravicher says.
Festivities kick-off with an inaugural tree lighting ceremony, and guests will enjoy warm apple cider while being entertained by strolling candy cane stilt walkers, Santa, puppets, jugglers, magicians, and more.