What is the significance of the genus-species relationship in patent claims?
What is the significance of the genus-species relationship in patent claims? The genus-species relationship is crucial in patent claims, particularly when considering changes to the scope of claims. According to MPEP 2163.05, “[t]he written description requirement for a claimed genus may be satisfied through sufficient description of a representative number of species.” The MPEP provides…
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The handling of genus and species in CPC classification depends on the level of disclosure: For generic disclosures or nominally disclosed species: Classify in the generic (genus) classification place. For fully enabled species disclosures: Classify in the individual species classification places. As stated in MPEP 905.03(b): “(a) In the case where an invention is generically…
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