A presentation on Patent Trends By Dr. Kalyan C Kankanala
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7. Example
Patent application for a molecule used for treatment of
diabetes
First Examination Report
"... The molecule lacks novelty and inventive step
because it forms part of a publication in a text that
discloses a herbal extract for diabetes treatment."
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8. Example
Applicant responds by giving a detailed explanation of differences between the extract disclosed in the text
and the molecule. In the response the applicant states that a hearing must be given before making an
adverse decision.
Second Examination Report
"... The molecule lacks novelty and inventive step because it forms part of a publication in a text that
discloses a herbal extract for diabetes treatment."
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