Sterile genes and related constructs and applications thereof
Summary
USPTO granted patent US12595489B2 to SINOBIOWAY BIO-AGRICULTURE GROUP CO. LTD. covering isolated polynucleotides, polypeptides, and recombinant DNA constructs for regulating plant sterility, with 3 claims allowed under CPC classification C12N 15/829. The patent, which issues from application 17597380 filed July 5, 2019, provides intellectual property protection for sterility gene technology in plants.
What changed
USPTO issued Patent No. US12595489B2 titled 'Sterile genes and related constructs and applications thereof' to SINOBIOWAY BIO-AGRICULTURE GROUP CO. LTD. The patent covers isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides useful for regulating plant sterility, along with recombinant DNA constructs and methods of using these compositions. The 3 allowed claims provide exclusive rights to the sterility gene technology.
Competitors developing transgenic plant products incorporating similar sterility gene technology should assess whether their products fall within the scope of the granted claims. The patent holder now possesses enforceable exclusive rights to practice the claimed invention in the United States, which may impact research and development activities involving plant sterility mechanisms in agricultural biotechnology applications.
What to do next
- Review patent claims for potential infringement in plant biotechnology products
- Consider licensing opportunities for sterility gene technology
- Monitor for related continuation applications
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Sterile genes and related constructs and applications thereof
Grant US12595489B2 Kind: B2 Apr 07, 2026
Assignee
SINOBIOWAY BIO-AGRICULTURE GROUP CO. LTD.
Inventors
Guihua Lu, Guanfan Mao, Guokui Wang, Wei Wang, Huanhuan Ding, Yuzhen Zheng, Marc C Albertsen, Tim Fox
Abstract
Isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides, and recombinant DNA constructs useful for regulating plant sterility are provided, and methods utilizing these recombinant DNA constructs are also provided. Compositions comprising these recombinant DNA constructs or a modified endogenous sterile gene are further provided.
CPC Classifications
C12N 15/829
Filing Date
2019-07-05
Application No.
17597380
Claims
3
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