- Inform the DSMZ about the deposit to be expected.
- Fill-in the on-line deposit form and send the pdf to DSMZ.
- On request, provide missing information to the DSMZ.
- Prepare the biological material in the form and amount requested by the DSMZ.
- Package the biological material safely and forward both this and the completed accession form (signed original) to the DSMZ in good time before the patent application.
- Assignment of DSMZ accession number after a positive viability and purity testing at the DSMZ.
- You will receive the respective deposition statements (to be handed to the patent ofice during application).
- Depositor Check: Check the material preserved by the DSMZ for identity (when requested).
- Inform the DSMZ about the results of your identity check.
Read more about the furnishing of samples.