To further complete the preserving mechanism of biological materials used for patent procedure prescribed in the Patent Law and facilitate the technical innovation in the field of biotechnology and implementation of invention and creation, the State Intellectual Property Office of People’s Republic of China (SIPO), on the basis of legal performance evaluation and full investigation and survey, drafted the Regulations on Preserving Methods of Biological Materials in Patent Procedure (Draft). To hear more widely opinions and advice of all sectors of society, the Draft and its explanation are hereby published, seeking publicly for opinions of all sectors of society. The public could submit their opinions and advice in writing to the Department of Treaty and Law of SIPO by November 30, 2014 through the following methods:

1. E-mail: tiaofasi@sipo.gov.cn

2. Fax: 010-62083681

3. Postal Address:

Division II, Department of Treaty and Law,
State Intellectual Property Office
No. 6 Xitucheng Road, Haidian District,
Beijing 100088 P. R. China

Attachments:
1.Regulations on Preserving Methods of Biological Materials in Patent Procedure (Draft)

2.Explanation of Amendment to Regulations on Preserving Methods of Biological Materials in Patent Procedure (Draft)

3.Comparison Table for Amendment to Regulations on Preserving Methods of Biological Materials in Patent Procedure (Draft)

State Intellectual Property Office
November 1, 2014

Date: November 3, 2014
Source: State Intellectual Property Office of People’s Republic of China