Abstract: A method for computer-based processing of biological data, comprising the steps of: selecting a gene as lead gene to be patented; searching homologues for the selected lead gene; creating a patent pool on the basis of the selected lead gene; generating and outputting a pool report for the planned patent application.

Abstract: The present invention is generally related to a method to reduce the cost of filing a repetitive or a jumbo patent application. This can be accomplished by using paragraph identifiers and/or summarizing a part of repetitive disclosure in a table format. The present invention also relates to a method to reduce the cost of filing a repetitive or a jumbo patent application which is based on multiple priority applications. The present invention is further related to a method to reduce the cost of filing a subsequent patent application of a repetitive or a jumbo patent application. The present invention is further related to a method to prepare a patent application using automatic text editing process. The subject methods may be used to maximizing the intellectual property protection while minimizing the cost of preparing patent applications and obtaining patent rights.