How does the USPTO handle enablement for microorganisms in patent applications?
The USPTO has specific guidelines for handling enablement issues related to microorganisms in patent applications. According to MPEP 2164.06(a): Patent applications involving living biological products, such as microorganisms, as critical elements in the process of making the invention, present a unique question with regard to availability. The MPEP cites the case of In re Argoudelis,…
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