Archive for March, 2009
Classifying Cancer Sticks
On March 08, 2009 in General
Lotrisone For Sale Propecia Generic Buy Inderal Online Amoxil Without Prescription Prevacid No Prescription Zyban For Sale Clarinex Generic Buy Zyban Online Lipitor Without Prescription Neurontin No PrescriptionIPC Classification came into effect on September 1, 1968 and was based on some of the earlier classifications used in Europe and other laces. Subsequently, it was made truly international with the signing of the Strasbourg Agreement in 1971.
A quick look at the classification shows that the first section A is for ‘Human Necessities’. Within this, there are several classes. The class that appears most interesting seems to be A24 which happens to be for TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SMOKERS’ REQUISITES.
Probably over the course of the 19th century and early 20th century, tobacco and tobacco products may have been considered as some sort of a necessity along with food, clothing and shelter. But, even as early as the 1960s, the carcinogenic effects of tobacco began to be known to the world through some good scientific studies.
This begs the question as to whether inventions related to this particular field needs to be put under classification of ‘Human Necessities’. Furthermore, this system of classification has persisted into the 2009 version of the classification as well.
Just to give a good message to the future generations, the patent offices may consider putting this entire class into a different section other than ‘Human Necessities’ with extreme prejudice, lest some youth gets the wrong ideas about the cancer-inducing products.
Tracing the Fun-Stick
On March 03, 2009 in General