PATENT COLLECTION PROCEDURES AND POLICIES

Microorganisms accepted by the ARS Patent Culture Collection must be essentially non-pathogenic to humans and animals (confinement not to exceed BL-2) and should not be particularly fastidious in their growth requirements. Plant, human, and animal cell lines are not accepted and we generally do not accept mixed microbial cultures. Detailed inquiries may be made to Mr. James L. Swezey, curator of the patent collection. Since November 1,1983, a onetime user fee of $500 is charged for each deposit and a $20 user fee is also assessed for the distribution of patent cultures accessioned after that date.

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