PECULIARITIES OF CIVIL-LEGAL RELATIONS IN THE FIELD OF MODERN BIOTECHNOLOGY

Abstract

This research is aimed at a comprehensive analysis of the theoretical foundations and practical features of civil law relations in the field of biotechnology. The main goal of the research is a clear definition of the concept of biotechnology, a deep study of the dynamics of its historical development, as well as a systematic and comprehensive analysis of the specifics of civil law relations in the field of biotechnology. The problem arises from the fact that modern biotechnological activity has a fundamentally different nature from traditional civil law institutions. In the research process, comparative-legal, analytical-synthetic methods, an interdisciplinary scientific approach, and methods of system analysis were widely used. Based on a detailed comparative analysis of the definitions given by reputable international organizations, the author’s definition of biotechnology has been developed. During the study, several important and main features of civil law relations in the field of biotechnology were identified: intersectoral and interdisciplinary integration, dynamism and technological speed, high uncertainty and risk factor, international character and global integration, ethical and legal duality and social responsibility, high capitalization and a long investment cycle, regulatory complexity and multi-level control. The obtained results clearly demonstrate the need to develop biotechnology law as an independent legal field, create specialized legal institutions, and fundamentally revise the concepts of traditional civil law.