Patenting combinatorial libraries and associated technologies: a review ofJune 1997 to November 1998

Authors
Harper, MF Newton, CG
Citation
Mf. Harper et Cg. Newton, Patenting combinatorial libraries and associated technologies: a review ofJune 1997 to November 1998, EXPERT OP T, 9(5), 1999, pp. 583-624
Citations number
194
Categorie Soggetti
Pharmacology & Toxicology
Journal title
EXPERT OPINION ON THERAPEUTIC PATENTS
ISSN journal
13543776 → ACNP
Volume
9
Issue
5
Year of publication
1999
Pages
583 - 624
Database
ISI
SICI code
1354-3776(199905)9:5<583:PCLAAT>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
Patent applications published June 1997 - November 1998 are reviewed to see how trends are evolving with time. Patents are divided into three subtypes : enabling chemistries, equipment and technologies, and therapeutic inventi ons using libraries. More than 170 patents reviewed testify to this explosi ve area. Nonetheless, many patents may require their claims amending before granting, and may also be very difficult to defend. Attention is drawn to articles from patent attorneys discussing the difficulties in prosecuting p atents in this technology.