The Case against the Privatization of Knowledge: Some Thoughts on the Myriad Genetics Controversy

摘要: In the current debate on intellectual property, work of Karl Polanyi is frequently referred to by jurists, mainly in connection with story ‘old’ and ‘new’ enclosures. this paper I suggest that critical account rise ‘market economy’ provided can shed some light other important issues property law. particular, advance hypothesis paradigm ‘double movement’ might contribute a better understanding contemporary movements resistance against increasing commodification knowledge. Using Myriad Genetics controversy as paradigmatic example, reflect importance fundamental rights an institutional safeguard expansionary tendency law role judiciary guarantor social cohesion, endangered disruptive effects market rationality.