Chapter 2400 Flashcards
What is stated under Section 122?
If an invention involves biological material and words alone cannot sufficiently describe how to make and use the invention, access to the biological material may be necessary for the satisfaction of the statutory requirement for patentability.
The applicant may supplement his written application with the deposit of biological material
When does the Patent Office encourage biological material to be deposited?
before or simultaneously with the filing of the application
the deposit may be made at any time during the pendency of the application
What is required in applications directed toward compositions of matter in the form of nucleotides or amino acids sequences?
a sequence listing need to be submitted in the format that conforms to the rules and requirements (symbols, format)
it can be submitted in paper form (and computer readable form) or CD copy
What happens if the applicant fails to properly disclose the sequence listing?
Notice of Comply will be issued
What happens if a damage or another deficiency has been detected on the computer readable listing?
A notice will be sent out to the applicant detailing the damage or deficiency
Sets a 30 day period for reply
