Interference No. 103,272 i.e., pH equilibration technology is not a trade secret as alluded to by Dr. Cooper but rather is described in the prior art as evidenced by the patents (HX 15, 16, and 21 to 23). For the foregoing reasons, we hold that the party Okamoto has failed to sustain its burden of persuasion to show a failure to disclose the best mode. -24-Page: Previous 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 NextLast modified: November 3, 2007