MPEP Chapter 1600: Plant Patents Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
All plants are patentable except
A
-Bacteria
-Tuber-propogated (Potatoes and Jerusalem Artichokes)
2
Q
Plants for Patenting
A
Must have been invented/discovered in a cultivated stated AND asexually reproduced before filing
(actual reduction to practice required before filing)
3
Q
How many copies of drawings in plant patent?
A
2 color
1 b&w
4
Q
Specimens in Plant Patents
A
May be requested by Examiner
5
Q
112 in Plant Patents
A
Description needs to be as complete as reasonably possible, Examiners will help you out
6
Q
Plant Patent Maintenance Fees
A
NONE
7
Q
Plant Patent Priority
A
UPOV Convention
