ABSTRACT
In the fast-moving technological world the fascinating advancements have not only influenced humans but also microorganisms, especially the superbugs. Although humans pioneer the nextgeneration scientific modalities,there is still an unending battle between man and microbes. This unpredictable behavior of microbes on theirown and inside biological systems has inspired researchers to unravel its mysteries. In lieu of their efforts and from nature’s inspiration, microbes were found to be controlled during their interaction with metals. Such metals have been devised by altering their surface structure properties of electrochemical and biomedical significance, opening a newera of nanotechnology. One such step to controllinglife-threatening microorganisms using novel nanometals such as silver, gold, copper, iron, zinc, etc. has been attempted toimproved therapeutic applications.. In this context, nanotechnological appliances have been devised, designed, and authenticated, for which patents were being granted. Although the processes seemed to be more cohesive and very diversified, issues relating to nanotechnology patent and trade policy inpublic health has been the most sensitive area pertaining to human use. This chapter highlights the association of nanotechnology with human lives; the influence of nanotechnologicalprocesses in various sectors, viz., healthcare, agriculture, environment, biomedical, and clinical fields; and patenting and issues related to their regulation.
