Is there any exception to statutory requirements for plant patents?

Yes, there is one exception to the statutory requirements for plant patents. According to MPEP § 1608: The sole exception in terms of applicability of these statutory provisions is set forth in 35 U.S.C. 162.

35 U.S.C. 162 provides specific provisions for plant patents, including the description requirement for plant patent applications. This exception acknowledges the unique nature of plant inventions and provides some flexibility in how they are described in patent applications.

To learn more:

• plant patents
• statutory requirements
• exceptions
• 35 U.S.C. 162