Appeal No. 1999-0676 Application No. 08/465,625 DISCUSSION Appellants’ invention relates to compounds having the formula: where the definitions of variables are set forth in the specification, pages 2 through 4. According to appellants, the claimed compounds are “novel avermectin derivatives… wherein the C-25 substituent is linked by an unbranched (primary) carbon atom” (specification, page 2). These compounds “are highly active antiparasitic agents having particular utility as anthelmintics, ectoparasiticides, insecticides and acaricides” (id.). 5Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 NextLast modified: November 3, 2007