How should biological materials be described in a patent application?
Describing biological materials in a patent application requires careful attention to detail. According to MPEP 2406.01: “The specification must contain the accession number for the deposit, the date of the deposit, the name and address of the depository, and a description of the deposited biological material sufficient to specifically identify it and to permit examination.”…
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Yes, deposit information can be added to a patent application after filing, but under specific conditions. According to MPEP 2406.01, which cites the Lundak case: “The Court further held that the addition of information designating the depository, accession number, and deposit date of the deposited cell line in ATCC after the filing date did not…
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