Can non-self-replicating materials be acceptable as biological deposits for patents?
While the USPTO generally expects deposited biological materials to be capable of self-replication, either directly or indirectly, the MPEP 2403 does not entirely preclude the possibility of accepting non-self-replicating materials under certain circumstances. The MPEP states: “Thus, while the Office does not currently contemplate that there would be any situations where a material that is…
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