Summary Contents : I. Introduction : 1. The Federal circuit and its mandate; 2. Biotechnology invention; II. Patentability : 3. Patentable subject matter; 4. Utility; 5. Novelty; 6. Obviousness; 7. Written description and deposit; 8. Enablement; 9. Best mode; 10. Claim definiteness; III. Infringement : 11. Literal infringement; 12. Doctrine of equivalents; 13. Product patent infringement; 14. Process patent infringement; IV. Special topics affecting biotechnology inventions : 15. Experimental and exempt uses of biotechnology inventions; 16. Patent term extension; 17. Plant inventions; V. Patent law in the Federal circuit : 18. Doctrinal stability and biotechnology; Indices : Table of Cases; Index of laws, statutes, and regulations cited; Subject index;.
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1. The Federal Circuit and Its Mandate 2. Biotechnology Invention 3. Patentable Subject Matter 4. Utility 5. Novelty 6. Obviousness 7. Written Description and Deposit 8. Enablement 9. Best Mode 10. Claim Definiteness 11. Literal Infringement 12. Doctrine of Equivalents 13. Product Patent Infringement 14. Process Patent Infringement 15. Experimental and Exempt Uses of Biotechnology Inventions 16. Patent Term Extension 17. Plant Inventions 18. Doctrinal Stability and Biotechnology Index of Laws, Statutes, and Regulations Cited.