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Disclosure Rules for<br />
“Genetic Resources”<br />
Requires disclosure of the direct and original<br />
sources of genetic resources upon which an<br />
invention relies<br />
– Third Amendment does not define “reliance” or<br />
“genetic resources” and does not limit restriction to<br />
those in China only<br />
– Convention on Biological Diversity defines “genetic<br />
resources” to mean genetic material of actual or<br />
potential value, and “genetic material” means any<br />
material of plant, animal, microbial, or other origin<br />
containing functional units of heredity<br />
©2009 <strong>Foley</strong> & <strong>Lardner</strong> LLP<br />
Disclosure Rules for<br />
“Genetic Resources” (cont.)<br />
Invention not patentable if genetic resource<br />
obtained illegally<br />
– Patent applicant must prove that access was lawfully<br />
obtained<br />
– Unclear what constitutes illegal acquisition and use<br />
– Failure to comply could result in denial or invalidation<br />
of patent<br />
Until uncertainty is resolved, document and<br />
disclose that any genetic resource relied upon is<br />
subject to proper access<br />
©2009 <strong>Foley</strong> & <strong>Lardner</strong> LLP<br />
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