How can a patent owner correct information about a replacement or supplemental biological deposit?

To correct information about a replacement or supplemental biological deposit, a patent owner must request a certificate of correction. The MPEP specifies: “A replacement or supplemental deposit made in connection with a patent, whether or not made during the pendency of an application for reissue patent or a reexamination proceeding or both, shall not be accepted unless a certificate of correction under 37 CFR 1.323 is requested which meets the terms of 37 CFR 1.805(b) and 37 CFR 1.805(c) for replacement or supplemental deposits.” This process ensures that the patent accurately reflects the current status of the biological deposit.

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Topics: MPEP 2400 - Biotechnology, MPEP 2407.02 - After A Patent Has Issued, Patent Law, Patent Procedure
Tags: Biological Deposits, Certificate of Correction, patent amendment, USPTO procedures