Also, it is interesting to reflect on the extent to which IP interests may share other characteristics of more traditional kinds of property. These are among the most fundamental issues in IP and most difficult to address. So while no answers are expected, again it is not too early to start thinking about them. Moreover, property can be alienated in many ways. 262 pretty much disposes of the issue.
Some people seem to believe that a patent necessarily confers an economic monopoly.
Continue You should read the article more carefully. Plant patents aren't very important, but at least they exist. Continue Unless you misread the question, you are making a serious mistake and should read the article more carefully before continuing. Continue I hope you got it on the first try. There are no animal patents, but there are plant patents covering a relatively narrow spectrum of possibilities.