§ 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 July 1999 and (b) granted since 28 July 2000. [12568]
§ Miss Melanie JohnsonSince 9 July 2000, 17 UK patents relating to genetically engineered animals and processes for creating them have been applied for and published. These were GB 2358865 A, GB 2358400 A, GB 2357768 A, GB 2355718 A, GB 2355459 A, GB 2353282 A, GB 2351496 A, GB 2351494 A, GB 2351152 A, GB 2350613 A, GB 2349885 A, GB 2349150 A, GB 2348701 A, GB 2344344 A, GB 2344107 A, GB 2340493 A and GB 2337519 A.
Since 28 July 2000 there have been 10 UK patents granted relating to genetically engineered animals and processes for creating them. These were GB 2351496 B, GB 2351494 B, GB 2351152 B. GB 2349150 B, GB 2348701 B, GB 2344344 B, GB 2344107 B, GB 2335193 B, GB 2331752 B and GB 2331301 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.