What are the deposit rules mentioned in the MPEP?
The deposit rules referred to in the MPEP are a set of regulations that govern the procedures and conditions for depositing biological materials for patent purposes. Specifically, the MPEP states: “The deposit rules (37 CFR 1.801 – 1.809) set forth examining procedures and conditions of deposit which must be satisfied in the event a deposit…
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Biological deposits are necessary when words alone cannot sufficiently describe how to make and use the invention in a reproducible manner. The MPEP states: “Where the invention involves a biological material and words alone cannot sufficiently describe how to make and use the invention in a reproducible manner, access to the biological material may be…
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