Traditional Knowledge Laws :
德国
Subject Matter
Type(s) of Legislation
Trigger of Disclosure
Section 34a
Should an invention be based on biological material of plant or animal origin or if such material is used therefor, the patent application is to include information on the geographical origin of such material, if known. This shall not prejudice the examination of applications or the validity of rights arising from granted patents.
Content of Disclosure
Section 34a
Should an invention be based on biological material of plant or animal origin or if such material is used therefor, the patent application is to include information on the geographical origin of such material, if known. This shall not prejudice the examination of applications or the validity of rights arising from granted patents.
Consequences of Non-Compliance
Section 34a
Should an invention be based on biological material of plant or animal origin or if such material is used therefor, the patent application is to include information on the geographical origin of such material, if known. This shall not prejudice the examination of applications or the validity of rights arising from granted patents.