International Stem Cell Corporation v Comptroller General C-364/13 [2014]
Preliminary ruling of the CJEU in relation to the patentability of methods of producing stem cells from parthenogenetcally-activated human oocytes. The Court held that such oocytes are not to be regarded as ‘human embryos’ within the meaning of Directive 98/44/EC.
Piers Acland QC acted for International Stem Cell Corporation