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Art. 1b

232.14PatAFederal ActJan 1, 1956Original source
  1. A naturally occurring sequence or partial sequence of a gene is not patentable as such.
  2. Sequences that are derived from a naturally occurring sequence or partial sequence of a gene may, however, be patented as an invention if they are produced by means of a technical process, their function is specifically indicated, and the further requirements of Article 1 are fulfilled; Article 2 remains reserved.

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