MPEP Chapter 2400: Biotechnology Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Deposit Rules
A
Like a “reduction to practice” required before filing
Invention includes biological material
For satisfaction of 112 enablement, deposit of material may be necessary
2
Q
Where do you deposit the biological material?
A
A PTO-recognized depository
IDA
3
Q
Term of Biological Material Deposit
A
Must satisfy Budapest Treaty
30 years from date of deposit
4
Q
Sequence Rules and Symbols
A
For nucleotide and amino acids
Must conform to WIPO Standard ST.26
