Patents by Inventor Marcus Law

Marcus Law has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Maize chlorotic dwarf virus genome and uses therefor
    Patent number: 5866780
    Abstract: The present invention provides the nucleotide structure and organization of a novel maize chlorotic dwarf virus genome designated MCDV-Tn. Methods for using the complete or partial MCDV-Tn genomic sequence as a probe for diagnostic and other purposes are taught. Methods for inhibiting MCDV-Tn infection are also taught. These methods include the generation of transformed plants capable of expressing MCDV-Tn proteins, either in modified or unmodified form, and antisense sequences targeting MCDV-Tn genomic RNA. Recombinant production of MCDV-Tn proteins in appropriate host cells is also taught.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Assignee: Novartis Finance Corporation
    Inventors: Marcus Law, Bradford B. Reddick, Ledare Habera