SAIIPL SA Patent Law & Practice Questions - SAIIPL Trade Mark Practitioners' Examination - SA Patent Law And Practice Exam

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A pharmaceutical company invents a known chemical compound 'X' that was previously used as a dye, but discovers it effectively treats malaria. Can compound 'X' be patented in South Africa for medical use?

Yes, Section 25(9) permits patenting a known substance for use in a method of medical treatment if its use in such a method does not form part of the state of the art No, because known chemical compounds can never be patented under any circumstances once published Yes, but only if the applicant also registers a trade mark for the chemical formula No, because Section 25(8) bans all patents relating to pharmaceuticals

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Yes, Section 25(9) permits patenting a known substance for use in a method of medical treatment if its use in such a method does not form part of the state of the art

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