Trilateral Project 24.1-Biotechnology 029

It depends on the definition of the terms in the patent specification whether or not the claim containing the above-mentioned terms is clear. To be judged clear, it is necessary to provide a clear description that the differences between the amino acid sequences of allele or derivative and the standard sequence shown in fig. 1 are within a certain range.

In addition, in cases where undue experimentation is required to carry out the claimed invention, (i.e., to make and use the allele or derivative) enablement requirement is not satisfied.