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Claim Language in Biotechnology Patents

Bio/Technology volume 7, pages 138–140 (1989)Cite this article

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  1. Radio Steel and Mfg. v. MTD Products, 221 USPQ 657 (CAFC 1984), quoting from a Supreme Court decision, Graver Tank and Mfg. v. Linde Air Products, 339 US 605, 85 USPQ 328 (1950).

  2. Texas Instruments v. U.S. International Trade Commission, 231 USPQ 833 (CAFC 1986).

  3. 3 USPQ2d 1481 (N.D.Cal. 1987), rehearing at 6 USPQ2d 1018 (N.D. Cal. 1988).

  4. 4.8 USPQ2d 1377 (N.D. Cal., 1988).

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  1. by Patrick D. Kelly, a patent attorney specializing in biotechnology with Haverstock, Garrett and Roberts, 611 Olive St., St. Louis, MO 63101. He is the author of four books and the inventor of one issued and several pending patents.

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Kelly, P. Claim Language in Biotechnology Patents. Nat Biotechnol 7, 138–140 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1038/nbt0289-138

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