How does the USPTO handle biological deposits made after the application filing date?
The USPTO has specific procedures for handling biological deposits made after the application filing date. According to MPEP 2407.01: “For biological inventions, for which evidence of reduction to practice via a biological deposit is required, there is a further requirement that the deposit be made within a specified period after the filing date of the…
Read MoreHow does the nature of corroboration for post-filing biological deposits vary?
The nature of corroboration for biological deposits made after the filing date can vary depending on the specific circumstances of the application. The MPEP 2406.02 states: “The nature of this corroboration will depend on the circumstances in the particular application under consideration, including the length of time between the application filing date and the date…
Read MoreCan a biological deposit be made after the filing date of a patent application?
Yes, a biological deposit can be made after the filing date of a patent application. The MPEP 2407.01 states: “[T]he deposit of biological material that is specifically identified in the application as filed need not be made until the application is in condition for allowance as long as the deposit is made pursuant to the…
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