Comparative Analysis of Patentability of Surgical Methods in Pakistan, EU, United States and China
Abstract
Different Jurisdictions of the world have different, ethical standards, and public policies regarding patentability of their products, Similarly Patentability of Surgical methods are also one of the topics that face different treatment by different international jurisdictions. In this research a thorough comparison of the patent laws affecting surgical techniques in Pakistan, China, the US, and the EU will be provided in. The article will look at how different countries eligibility, reach, and enforcement of surgical technique patents are shaped by their domestic law, case law, and patent office procedures. The paper will highlight important differences, including the EU's categorical exclusion of surgical methods from patent protection, China's restriction on patenting diagnostic and treatment techniques but permission for devices, the United States permissive position with particular enforcement restrictions, and lastly Pakistan's explicit exclusion of surgical methods from patentability under its patent law. The research will conclude with observations on future trends and harmonization issues related to complications. Suitable recommendations will also be presented in the light of the whole research.
How to Cite This Article
Ali Fiaz (2026). Comparative Analysis of Patentability of Surgical Methods in Pakistan, EU, United States and China . International Journal of Judicial Law (IJJL), 5(6), 01-06. DOI: https://doi.org/10.54660/IJJL.2026.5.6.01-06