Patent protection for microorganisms

Disclosure of the invention is a requirement for a patent application. A person skilled in the art should be able to perform the invention without undue burden based on the description of the invention in the application. In general, the requirements of disclosure are met by a written description that enables the person skilled in the art to perform a claimed method or to obtain a claimed product. Where a microorganism is involved, a written description may be sufficient to perform a claimed method or to obtain a claimed (biological) product.