How are chemical formulas treated in patent claims?
Chemical formulas in patent claims are generally treated as definite and non-speculative, unless there is evidence to the contrary. The MPEP 2173.05(t) states: “Claims to chemical compounds and compositions containing chemical compounds often use formulas that depict the chemical structure of the compound. These structures should not be considered indefinite nor speculative in the absence…
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Unity of invention for intermediate and final products in PCT applications is assessed based on specific criteria outlined in MPEP 1850. Unity of invention is considered to be present when: The intermediate and final products have the same essential structural element, where: The basic chemical structures of the intermediate and the final products are the…
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