Chapter 7: Bulk Sequence Applications

Our analysis has uncovered a number of bulk sequence applications. For the purposes of this landscape, we are defining bulk sequence applications as those that claim more than 1,000 sequences. Bulk sequence applications do not generally result in bulk sequence patents; usually only a few sequences remain by the time the patent issues. While the application is pending however, it requires monitoring communications at the USPTO (via PAIR) to discern which sequences will be claimed by an issued patent. While bulk sequence applications and the possibility of provisional patent rights emanating from publication may create fear, uncertainty, and doubt for researchers working in the area, tools provided by Patent Lens can be used to assist the monitoring process.

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