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Quarterly U.S. patent review: first quarter, 1999.
1Woodcock Washburn Kurtz, Mackiewicz & Norris, L.L.P., 1 Liberty Place, 46th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA. Caldwell@Woodcock.Com
Biotechnology and Bioengineering
|July 9, 1999
Summary
U.S. patents for combinatorial chemistry are increasing, with a rise in patents for chemical libraries. This trend reflects growing innovation in drug discovery and materials science.
Area of Science:
- Chemistry
- Biotechnology
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
Background:
- Combinatorial chemistry and related technologies are rapidly advancing.
- Patent issuances in this field have shown a consistent upward trend.
- There is a notable shift towards patents claiming chemical libraries directly.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document U.S. patents issued in Q1 1999 related to combinatorial chemistry.
- To highlight the growing number of patents in this domain.
- To identify the increasing prevalence of patents focusing on chemical libraries.
Main Methods:
- Review of U.S. patent issuances for the first quarter of 1999.
- Categorization of patents based on their focus (e.g., synthetic methodologies vs. libraries).
Main Results:
- A significant number of patents were issued in Q1 1999 concerning combinatorial chemistry.
- Patents claiming chemical libraries are becoming more common than those focusing solely on synthesis.
- The field is experiencing substantial growth and innovation.
Conclusions:
- The landscape of combinatorial chemistry patents is expanding.
- The focus is shifting towards the direct patenting of chemical libraries, indicating their increasing importance.
- This trend suggests significant ongoing research and development in drug discovery and materials science.
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