What role do screening tests play in biological material patent applications?
Screening tests play a crucial role in biological material patent applications, particularly when determining whether a deposit is necessary. The MPEP 2404.02 states: “No deposit is required, however, where the required biological materials can be obtained from publicly available material with only routine experimentation and a reliable screening test.” The role of screening tests in…
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‘Routine experimentation’ is a key concept in determining whether a biological material deposit is necessary for a patent application. According to MPEP 2404.02: “No deposit is required, however, where the required biological materials can be obtained from publicly available material with only routine experimentation and a reliable screening test.” In the context of biological material…
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