Can I make a biological material deposit after receiving a Notice of Allowance?
Yes, you can make a biological material deposit after receiving a Notice of Allowance, but there are specific requirements and time constraints. According to MPEP 2406: “Where a deposit is needed to satisfy the requirements of 35 U.S.C. 112 and it is made during the pendency of the application, it must be made no later…
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When depositing biological material after the effective filing date of a patent application, the applicant must promptly submit a corroborating statement. According to MPEP 2406.02: “When the original deposit is made after the effective filing date of an application for patent, an applicant is required to promptly submit a statement from a person in a…
Read MoreWhen is a deposit of biological material required for a patent application?
A deposit of biological material is required for a patent application when: Access to the biological material is necessary to satisfy the statutory requirements for patentability under 35 U.S.C. 112, and Such access is not otherwise available in the absence of a deposit. As stated in MPEP 2404: “Biological material need not be deposited unless…
Read MoreWho can access deposited biological material during the pendency of a patent application?
According to MPEP 2410.01, access to deposited biological material during the pendency of a patent application is limited to those determined by the Commissioner to be entitled under specific regulations. The MPEP states: Access to the deposit will be available during pendency of the patent application making reference to the deposit to one determined by…
Read MoreWhat constitutes an acceptable written assurance for a future biological material deposit?
An acceptable written assurance for a future biological material deposit must clearly state that the deposit will be made within the required time and under conditions that satisfy the USPTO rules. The MPEP 2411.02 provides guidance on this: “The written assurance will be accepted by the Office if it clearly states that an acceptable deposit…
Read MoreWhat makes a biological material deposit acceptable for patent purposes?
For a biological material deposit to be acceptable for patent purposes, it must meet specific criteria as outlined in MPEP 2404. The key requirement is: “Where a deposit is required to provide the necessary access, a deposit is acceptable for patent purposes only where it is made in accordance with these regulations.“ This means that…
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