Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Immunoglobulin – antiserum – antibody – or antibody fragment,... – Binds antigen or epitope whose amino acid sequence is...
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-01
2007-05-01
Ewoldt, G. R. (Department: 1644)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Immunoglobulin, antiserum, antibody, or antibody fragment,...
Binds antigen or epitope whose amino acid sequence is...
C424S141100, C424S152100, C424S811000, C530S387900, C530S388200
Reexamination Certificate
active
10897387
ABSTRACT:
Oral, topical and injectable contraceptives, which are based on sperm protein 22 kDa (SP22) polypeptides and antibodies and infertility diagnostics are provided.
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Ewoldt G. R.
Foley & Hoag LLP
Szperka Michael
United States of America The U.S. Environmental Protection Agenc
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