Overview of diagnostics patents

November 13, 2008
Intellectual Property News and Interesting Facts

Diagnostics patents also fall under the broader category of biotechnological patents. Primers used for diagnostic instances are patentable and so are the kits containing the specific primers. Only where strict conditions are met will single nucleotide polymorphisms be granted monopoly rights as part of diagnostics patents. Functionality is the key factor when novel antigens are registered as diagnostics patents. Other than that novel monoclonal antibodies may also be considered patentable provided that the pre-conditions are met. Since the field of diagnostics patents is extremely complicated it is recommended that you contact us for clarification on whether or not your development can be patented under diagnostics patents.