Guide to the Deposit of Microorganisms under the Budapest Treaty
(Status on October 9, 2024)
Introduction to the Budapest Treaty
Part I: General requirements for deposit and furnishing of samples
Section A: Making the Original Deposit
Section B: Making a New Deposit
Section C: Furnishing of Samples
Part II: Specific requirements of individual international depositary authorities and industrial property offices
Section D: Requirements of International Depositary Authorities (IDAs)
(a) Culture Collections Currently Holding IDA Status
(b) List of Kinds of Microorganisms Accepted by IDAs
(c) Detailed Requirements and Practices of IDAs
Appendices
Appendix 1: Checklists of points to be attended to when depositing microorganisms and requesting samples under the Budapest Treaty
Appendix 2: Text of the Budapest Treaty and of the Regulations under the Treaty
Appendix 3: Forms under the Budapest Treaty and Regulations