The opinion in support of the decision being entered today was not written
for publication and is not binding precedent of the Board.
UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
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BEFORE THE BOARD OF PATENT APPEALS
AND INTERFERENCES
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Ex parte JOACHIM HERZ and PETRA MAY
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Appeal No. 2006-2556
Application No. 09/977,155
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ON BRIEF
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Before SCHEINER, MILLS, and GRIMES, Administrative Patent Judges.
GRIMES, Administrative Patent Judge.
DECISION ON APPEAL
This appeal involves claims to methods for detecting proteolysis of a low density
lipoprotein (LDL) receptor. The examiner has rejected the claims as anticipated. We
have jurisdiction under 35 U.S.C. § 134. We reverse.
Background
“[R]ecent genetic experiments have revealed critical functions for LDL receptor
family members in the transmission of extracellular signals and the activation of
intracellular tyrosine kinases. This process regulates neuronal migration and is crucial
for brain development.” Specification, page 1.
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