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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Describing drawings in a patent application is an important aspect of the description section. The MPEP 1823 provides guidance on this matter: “The nature and number of drawings shall be determined by the nature of the subject matter to be depicted.” Key requirements for describing drawings include: Brief Description: Provide a brief description of each…
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