Can I make a biological material deposit after a patent has been issued?
No, you cannot make an original biological material deposit after a patent has been issued. The Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP) 2406 clearly states: “Insofar as the rules do not permit post-issuance original deposits, the failure to make an original deposit in an application cannot be cured by filing a reissue application or instituting…
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