IP and R&D Trends and Challenges in Biological Sequences

In this webinar we’ll explore how innovators rise to the challenge with comprehensive sequence searches.

A recent study from McKinsey claims 45% of the world’s disease burden could be addressed by biological means. With the increasing number of cancer and other rare diseases, there is no surprise that biotech innovations are on the rise. To supplement that, advancements in biotechnology such as next-generation sequencing techniques and personalized medicines have made the large-scale development of biological drugs easier and more cost-effective.  

The prior art, containing patents for biological gene sequences, and the claims generally include descriptions of gene sequences as a form of protection of DNA, RNA, other nucleotides and proteins.

These patents are always claimed in relation to the sequence upon which the said drug acts. This is mostly with respect to a disease that occurs as a result of sequence mutation or a disease that the drug is used to treat and acts upon the sequence mentioned in the claim. So metadata associated with a sequence claimed in the patents has gained more significance than before for both research and FTO perspectives.

This webinar will show how AI has helped to shift the approach to sequence searching to the next level.