Biotechnology and genetic resources

Where the invention relates to the field of biotechnology and genetic resources, the applicant (whether owner or inventor) must, in addition to the matters set out in Articles 14 and 15 of this Act, file the following information and documents with the application to the Registration Authority:

1. 1.A declaration of the geographic origin of the natural biological resource used for the invention and the manner of access to the resources;
2. 2.A declaration of the place of deposit and manner of access in respect of biological resources lacking a geographic origin;
3. 3.A certificate of deposit of the genetic or biological sample with centers maintaining genetic and biological reserves, where description is not possible, as determined by the Registration Authority.

Note — The competent centers for deposit and for issuing the certificate and deposit identifier for biological and genetic material shall be announced by the Registration Authority.