§ Mr. EtheringtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what UK patents relating to genetically engineered animals and processes for creating such animals have been(a) applied for and published since 9 November 2001 and (b) granted since 9 November 2001. [103294]
§ Miss Melanie JohnsonSince 9 November 2001 13 UK patents relating to genetically engineered animals and processes for creating them have been applied for and published. These were GB 2362383 A, GB 2362384 A, GB 2362885 A, GB 2367295 A, GB 2367555 A, GB 2367823 A, GB 2369828 A, GB 2370275 A, GB 2374870 A, GB 2376468 A, GB 2375110 A, GB 2376024 A, and GB 2377221 A. Since 9 November 2001 there have been three UK patents granted relating to genetically engineered animals and processes for creating them. These were GB 2370275 B, GB 2362885 B, and GB 2350613 B. This information does not include applications filed at the European Patent Office which may have the effect of UK patents if granted by that office.