Trigger of Disclosure

Paragraph 27 of the Preamble

Whereas if an invention is based on biological material of plant or animal origin or if it uses such material, the patent application should, where appropriate, include information on the geographical origin of such material, if known; [...]

Content of Disclosure

Paragraph 27 of the Preamble

Whereas if an invention is based on biological material of plant or animal origin or if it uses such material, the patent application should, where appropriate, include information on the geographical origin of such material, if known; [...]

Consequences of Non-Compliance

Paragraph 27 of the Preamble

Whereas if an invention is based on biological material of plant or animal origin or if it uses such material, the patent application should, where appropriate, include information on the geographical origin of such material, if known whereas this is without prejudice to the processing of patent applications or the validity of rights arising from granted patents.