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Filed on behalf of: Junior Party, Broad

By:
Steven R. Trybus
Harry J. Roper
Jenner & Block LLP
353 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654
Telephone: 312-222-9350
Facsimile: 312-527-0484
Email: strybus@jenner.com

Paper No. __

UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE

BEFORE THE PA TENT TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD

THE BROAD INSTITUTE, INC., MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF


TECHNOLOGY, and PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE,
Patents 8,697,359; 8,771,945; 8,795,965; 8,865,406; 8,871,445; 8,889,356: 8,895,308;
8,906,616; 8,932,814; 8,945,839; 8,993,233; and 8,999,641,
Junior Party,

v.
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, UNIVERSITY
OF VIENNA, and EMMANUELLE CHARPENTIER
Application 13/842,859,
Senior Party.

Patent Interference No. 106,048 (DK)

BROAD MISCELLANEOUS MOTION 1


(for substitution of lead and back-up counsel)

BROAD MISCELLANEOUS MOTION I


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Junior Party, The Broad Institute, Inc., Massachusetts Institute of Technology and

President and Fellows of Harvard College (collectively "Broad") wishes to change counsel of

record in this Interference and so moves that the Board accept for filing the attached Notice of

Substitute Lead and Back-up Counsel to substitute as Lead and Back-up Counsel in this

interference the following practioners:

Lead Counsel

Steven R. Trybus

Registration No. 32,760

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Jenner & Block LLP

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353 North Clark Street

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Chicago, Illinois 60654-3456

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Telephone: 312-222-9350

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Facsimile: 312-527-0484

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strybus@jenner.com

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Back-Un Counsel

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Harry J. Roper

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Registration No. 22,444

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Jenner & Block LLP

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353 North Clark Street

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Chicago, Illinois 60654-3456

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Telephone: 312-222-9350
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Facsimile: 312-527-0484

hroper@jenner.com

This motion seeks to replace the lead and back-up counsel named in Paper #6, filed January 25,

2016. Counsel for both parties have conferred and Senior Party's counsel advised that this

motion will not be opposed.

Attached is the Notice of Substitute Lead and Backup Counsel including Powers of

Attorney and the 3.73(c) forms for the 12 Broad involved patents pursuant to Bd.R. 108. There

are 31 Powers of Attorney provided in total because each of the Broad involved patents is

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currently assigned to both The Broad Institute, Inc. and Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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and seven of the Broad Involved patents are also assigned to President and Fellows of Harvard

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College in addition to the other two assignees.

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Grant of this motion and entry of the attached Notice and associated papers for effecting

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a change in lead and back-up counsel are respectfully requested.

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Dated: March 2, 2016

Respectfully submitted,

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/Steven R. Trybus/
Steven R. Trybus
Reg. No. 32,760
Counsel for Broad
Jenner & Block LLP
353 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60654
Telephone: (312) 222-9350
Facsimile: (312) 527-0484
Email:strybus@jenner.com

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on the 2nd day of March, 2016, a true and complete copy of the
foregoing BROAD MISCELLANEOUS MOTION 1 (for substitution of lead and back-

up counsel) is being filed via the Interference Web Portal. Pursuant to agreement of the
parties, service copies are being sent, before 8 PM EST today, by e-mail to counsel for
Senior Party as follows:
todd.walters@bipc.com
erin.dunston(ii)bipc.com
travis.bliss@bipc.com
BFairchild@goodwinprocter.com
CStephens@.goodwinprocter.com

/Steven R. Trybus/
Steven R. Trybus
Reg. No. 32,760
Counsel for Broad
Jenner & Block LLP
353 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60654
Telephone: (312) 222-9350
Facsimile: (312) 527-0484
Email: strybus@jenner.com

Filed on behalf of: Junior Party, Broad


By:
Steven R. Trybus
Harry J. Roper
Jenner & Block LLP
353 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654
Telephone: 312-222-9350
Facsimile: 312-527-0484
Emai I: strybus@j enner .com

Paper No. _ _

UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE

BEFORE THE PATENT TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD

THE BROAD INSTITUTE, INC., MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF


TECHNOLOGY, and PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE,
Patents 8,697,359; 8,771,945; 8,795,965; 8,865,406; 8,871,445; 8,889,356; 8,895,308;
8,906,616; 8,932,814; 8,945,839; 8,993,233; and 8,999,641,
Junior Party,

v.
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, UNIVERSITY
OF VIENNA, and EMMANUELLE CHARPENTIER
Application 13/842,859,
Senior Party.

Patent Interference No. I 06,048 (DK)

BROAD NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE LEAD AND BACK-UP COUNSEL

BROAD NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE LEAD AND BACK-UP COUNSEL

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Junior Party, The Broad Institute, Inc. et al. ("Broad") hereby provides the following as
a Notice of Substitute Lead and Backup Counsel:

Lead Counsel

Steven R. Trybus

Registration No. 32,760

Jenner & Block LLP

353 North Clark Street

Chicago, Illinois 60654-3456

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Telephone: 312-222-9350

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Facsimile: 312-527-0484

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strybus@jenner.com

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Back-Up Counsel

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Harry J. Roper

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Registration No. 22,444

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Jenner & Block LLP

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353 North Clark Street

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Chicago, Illinois 60654-3456

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Telephone: 312-222-9350

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Facsimile: 312-527-0484

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hroper(a{jenner.com

Attached hereto are Powers of Attorney and 3.73(c) forms for the 12 Broad involved patents

pursuant to Bd.R. I 08.

Dated: March 2, 2016

Respectfully submitted,

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/Steven R. Trybus/
Steven R. Trybus
Reg. No. 32, 760
Lead Counsel for Broad
Jenner & Block LLP
353 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60654
Telephone: (312) 222-9350
Facsimile: (312) 527-0484
Email:strybus@jenner.com

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true and complete copy of the foregoing BROAD NOTICE
OF SUBSTITUTE LEAD AND BACK-UP COUNSEL is being filed via the Interference
Web Portal. Pursuant to agreement of the parties, service copies are being sent by e-mail to
counsel for Senior Party, before 8 PM EST today, as follows:
todd.walters@bipc.com
erin.dunston@bipc.com
travis.bliss@bipc.com
BFairchild@goodwinprocter.com
CStephens@goodwinprocter.com

/Steven R. Trybus/
Steven R. Trybus
Reg. No. 32,760
Lead Counsel for Broad
Jenner & Block LLP
353 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60654
Telephone: (312) 222-9350
Facsimile: (312) 527-0484
Email: strybus@jenner.com

U.S. 8,697,359

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First Named Inventor

Feng Zhang, Cambridll'J, MA (US)

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CRISPRCAS SYSTEMS AND


METHODS FOR Al.TE RING
EXPRESSION OF GENE PRODUCTS

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Application NoJPalent No.: 8,697 ,359

Ried/Issue Date: _04_-_1_s-_2_01_4_ _ _ _ _ __

Ttded: CRISPRCAS SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ALTERING EXPRESSION OF GENE PRODUCTS

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8,697,359

Issue Date

04-15-2014

First Named Inventor

Feng Zhang , Cambridge, MA (US)

Title

CRISPR-CAS SYSTEMS AND


METHODS FOR ALTERING
EXPRESSION OF GENE PRODUCTS

Attorney Docket No.

55018-10069-359M

I hereby revoke all previous powers of attorney given in the above-identified patent.

A Power of Attorney ls submitted herewith.

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ApplicanVPatent Owner: Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
Application No./Patent No.: 8,697,359
Filed/Issue Date: _04_-1_5_-_2_01_4_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Titled: CRISPR-CAS SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ALTERING EXPRESSION OF GENE PRODUCTS
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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8,771.945
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First Named Inventor

Feng Zhang, Cllmbrldge, MA (US)


CRISPR-CAS SYSTEMS AND
METHODS FOR Al.TERING
EXPRESSION OF GENE PRODUCTS

Attorney Docket No.

55018-100fl9.!l45B

DA Power of Anomey Is submitted herewith.


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STATEMENT UNDER 37 CFR 3.73(cl


Applicant/Patent Owner: The Broad Institute, Inc.
Application NoJPatent No.: 8,771,945
Fdedllssue Date: -'0;.;.7...:-08c:...::-2:::.0c.14'------T4ied: CRISPR-cAS SYSTEMS ANO METHODS FOR ALTERING EXPRESSION OF GENE PRODUCTS
_T_he_B_roa_d_ln_s_u1u_1e_,_Inc_._ _ _ _ _ _ _ , a Not for profit Institution.
(N.,,. ol Anlgneel

(l)p8 of Ass~. ~g.. CCllpO!l1lon. pannot1~. unlve11l1y, _ , . ogency, 81CJ

states that, for the patent appllcatlon/patenl identified above, it Is (choose 2!!! of options 1, 2, 3 or 4 below):

1.
2.

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The assignee of the entire right, title, and Interest

Ao assignee of less than the entire right, tltle. and Interest (check applicable box):

LJ The extent (by paicentage} of its ownership interest Is

%. Additional Statement(s) by the owners


holding the balance of the Interest mu91 be submitted 10 accoum for 100"4 of the ownership Interest.

There are unspecified paicentages of ownership. The Olher parties. Including inventors, who together own the entire
right, title and Interest are:

Additional Stalemen~s) by the owner(s) holding the balance of the interest must be subn!llt!!d to account for the entire
right, Ude, and Interest.
3.

The assignee of an undivided interest In lhe entirety (a complete assignment from one of the join! inventors was made).

The other parties, Including ln\/entors, who together own the entire right, title, and Interest are:

IMassachusetts Institute of Technology

Additional Slatemen~s) by the owner(s} holding the balance of the interest must b!! submitted to account for the endre
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4.
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The Interest ldentilled in option 1, 2 or 3 above (not option 4) iS evidenced by either (choose J!lll! of options A or B below):

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the United Slates Patent and Trademark Office at Reel 032378
Frame 0001
or for which a copy
thereof Is attached.

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A chain of Ude from the in\/entor(s), of the patent applicadon/patem identified above, to the current assignee as follows:
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Title

CRISPR-CAS SYSTEMS ANO


METHODS FDR ALTERI NG
EXPRESSION OF GENE PRODUCTS

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CRISPR-CAS SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AlTERING EXPRESSION OF GENE PRODUCTS

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CRISPR-CAS COMPONENT SYSTEMS,


METHODS ANO COMPOSITIONS FOR
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AppliCant/Patent Owner. The Broad Institute, Inc.
Appllcalion No.IPatent No.: 8,795,965

Filed/Issue Date:

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The Broad Institute, Inc.

a Not for profit Institution.


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states that, for the patent appllcation/patent Identified above, It Is (choose .!!!!I of options 1, 2, 3 or 4 below):
1.

The assignee of the entire right, title, and lnte18Sl

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All assignee of less than the entire right, tide, and interesl (ched< applicable box):

LJ The extent (by pen:entage) of Its ownership Interest 1$


%. Additional Statement(s) by the OWl18fS
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IMassachusetts Institute of Technology


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First Named Inventor

Feng Zhang , Cambridge, MA (US)

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METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR
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ApplicanVPatent Owner: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Application No./Patent No.: 8,795,965

Filed/Issue Date: _O_B_-0_5-_2_0_1_4_ _ _ _ _ _ __

nled: CRISPR-CAS COMPONENT SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR SEQUENCE MANIPULATION
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The assignee of the entire right, mle, and interest.


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IThe Broad Institute, Inc.

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Title

ENGINEiRING ANO OP'llMIZATION OF


IMPROVl!O SVSTEM$, METHODS AN!)
ENZYME COMPOSITIONE FOR
SEQUENCE MANIPULATION

Atlamey Doc;ket No.

5501 B-10069-4068

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Applicanl/Palenl Owner: The Broad Institute, Inc.
ApplicaUon NoJPatent No.: 8,865,406
Filed/Issue Dale: ...:1.;;.IJ..;;2...:1...:20...:1_4'--------Tdled: ENGINEERING ANO OPTIMIZATION OF IMPROllED SYSTEMS, METHODS AND ENZYME COM1'0SITIONS FOR SEQUENCE MANIPIJl.ATION
The Broad lnsthute, Inc.

a Not for profit Institution.

--~-----------------~

(Namt of Assignee)

states that, for Iha patent appllcaUon/palent Identified above, It is (choose.!!!!!! of options 1, 2, 3 or 4 below):

1.

2.

D
D

The assignee of the entire right, tide, and Interest.


An assignee of lass than the enlire righl, titfe, end Interest (check applicable bo):

LJ The extent (by percentage) of its owne~ lnlerest is

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The olher perlles, including inventors, Who together own the entire right, tltle, and interest are:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology


President and Fellows of Harvard College
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PATENT POWER OF ATTORNEY


OR
REVOCATION OF POWER OF ATTORNEY
WITH A NEW POWER OF ATTORNEY
AND
CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

\,.

Issue Date

10-21-2014

first Named Inventor

Feng Zhang , Cambridge, MA (US)

Title

ENGINEERING AND OPTIMIZATION OF


IMPROVED SYSTEMS, METHODS ANO
ENZYME COMPOSITIONS FOR

SEQUENCE MANIPUlATION
Attorney Docket No.

5501B-10069-406M

I hereby revoke all previous powers of attorney given in the above-identified patent.

A Power of Attamey is submitted herewith.

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181 attorney(s) or agent(s) wlth respect to the patent identlfled above, and to transact all business Jn the United

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Please recognize or change the correspondence address for the above-identified patent to:

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OR

DFirmor
Individual Name
Address

City
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Statement under 37 CFR 3.73(c) (Form PTO/AIA/96)_pbmitted herewith or filed on


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STATEMENT UNDER 37 CFR 3.73Ccl


ApplicanVPatent Owner: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Application No./Patent No.: B,865,406
Titled:

Filed/Issue Date: ...:1...:0...:-2:.1:..-2...:0:.1:..4'---------

ENGINEERING ANO OPTIMIZATION OF IMPROVED SYSTEMS. METHODS AND ENZVME COMPOSITIONS FOR SEQUENCE MANIPULATION

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

, a _u_n_i_ve_rs_ity'---------------------(Type of Assignee, e.g., corporation, partnerShip, uni11E1rsity, government agency, etc.)

(Name of Assignee)

states that, for the patent application/patent identified above, it is (choose!!!!! of options 1, 2, 3 or 4 below):
t.

The assignee of the entire right, tltle, and interest.

2.

An assignee of less than the entire right, title, and interest (check applicable box):

lJ The extent (by percentage) of its ownership interest is

%. Additional Statemenl(s) by the owners


holding the balance of the interest must be submitted to account for 100% of the ownership interest.

There are unspecified percentages of ownership. The other parties, Including inventors, who together own the entire

right, tme and interest are:

Addltlonal Statement() by the owner(s) holding the balance of the interest must be submitted to account for the entire
right, title, and Interest.

3.
The assignee of an undivided interest in the entirely (a complete assignment from one of the joint inventors was made).
The other parties, Including inventors, who together own the entire right, trtle, and interest are:

The Broad Institute, Inc.


President and Fellows of Harvard College
Additional Statement(s) by the owner(s) holding the balance of the Interest must be submitted 10 account for the entire
right, title, and interest.

4.
The recipient, via a court proceeding or the like (e.g., bankruptcy, probate), of an undivided interest in the entirety (a
complete transfer of ownership interest was made). The certified documenl(s) showing the transfer is attached.

The interest identified in option 1, 2 or 3 above (nol option 4) is evidenced by either (choose!!!!!! of options A or B below):
A.

B.

An assignment from the inventor(s) of the patent application/patent identified above. The assignment was recorded in
the United States Patent and Trademark Office at Reel 032506
, Frame 0322
, or for which a copy
thereof is attached.
A chain of title from the inventor(s), of the patent application/patent Identified above, to the current assignee as follows:

The document was recorded in the United States Patent and Trademark Office at
Reel - - - - - ' ' Frame----~- or for which a copy thereof is attached.

2. From: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ T o : - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The document was recorded In the United States Patent and Trademark Office at
Reel

, Frame

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4.From: ----------------~To:-----------------The document was recorded in the United States Patent and Trademark Office at
Reel _ _ _ _ _, Frame _ _ _ _ _, or for which a copy thereof is attached.
5.From: ----------------~To:----------------~
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ENGINEERING ANO OPTIMtZATION OF


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Appllcant/Palenl Owner: The Broad Institute, Inc.
AppliCaliOn NoJPalent No.: 8,871,445
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3.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology


President and Fellows of Harvard College
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Title

CRISPR-CAS COMPONENT SYSTEMS,


METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR
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CRISPR-CAS COMPONENT SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR SEQUENCE MANIPULATION

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

, a University

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The Broad Institute, Inc.


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CR!SPR-CAS COMPONENT SYSTEMS,


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SEQUENCE MANIPULATION

Attorney Docket No.

55018-10069-445H

I hereby revoke att previous powers of attorney given In the aboveldentlfied patent.

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Titled: CRISPR-CAS COMPONENT SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR SEQUENCE MANIPULATION
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lilied: CRISPR-<:AS NICKASE SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR SEClUENCE MANIPULATION IN EUKARYOTES
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CRISPR-CAS NICKASE SYSTEMS,


METHODS ANO COMPOSITIONS FOR
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ApplicanVPatent owner: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Application No./Patent No.: 8,889,356
Filed/Issue Date: 11-18-2014
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Titled: CRISPR..CAS NICKASE SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR SEQUENCE MANIPULATION IN EUKARYOTES
_M_a_ss_a_ch_u_se_tt_s_ln_s_ti_tut_e_of_T_ec_h_n_o_log=.y_ _ _, a University
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Rm Named Inventor

Feng Zhang, Cambridge, MA (US)

Title

ENGINEERING AND OPTIMIZATION OF


IMPROVED SYSTEMS, METHODS AND
ENZVME COMPOSITIONS FOR
SEQUfNCE MANIPULATION

Attorney Docket No.

55018-10069-3088

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Applicant/Patent owner: The Broad Institute, Inc.
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Application NoJPatent No.: 8,895,308

Tiiied:

ENGINEERING AND OPTIMIZATION OF IMPROVED SYSTEMS. METHODS ANO ENZYME COMPOSmONS FDR SEOUENCE MANIPULATION

The Broad Institute, Inc.

, a Not for profit Institution.


~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-

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(Nameo!AuipeJ

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology


President and Fellows of Harvard College
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CRISPR..cAS NICKASE SYSTEMS,


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ENGINEERING AND OPTIMIZATION OF IMPROVED SYSTEMS, METHODS ANO ENZYME COMPOSITIONS FOR SEQUENCE.MANIPULATION

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Patent Number

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lswe Date

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First Named Inventor

Feng Zhang, Cambridge, MA (US)

Title

ENGINEERING ANO OPTIMIZATION OF


IMPROVED SYSTEMS, METHODS AND
ENZYME COMPOSITIONS FOR
SEQUENCE MANIPULA1'10N

Attorney Docket No,

55018-10069-308H

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0 APower of Attorney is submitted hereWlth.


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ApplicanVPatent Owner:

President and Fellows of Harvard College

Application No./Patent No.: 8,895,308


Titled:

Filed/Issue Date: _1_1_-2_5_-_2_0_14


_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

ENGINEERING AND OPTIMIZATION OF IMPROVED SYSTEMS, METHODS ANO ENZYME COMPOSITIONS FOR SEQUENCE MANIPULATION

President and Fellows of Harvard College

a university
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

(Name ol Assignee)

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states that, for the patent application/patent Identified above, it is (choose .QM of options 1, 2, 3 or 4 below):

1.

2.

D
D

The assignee of the entire right, title, and interest.


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LJ The extent (by percentage) of Its ownership Interest is

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3.
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The other parties, including inventors, who together own the entire right, title, and Interest are;

The Broad Institute, Inc.


Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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the United States Patent and Trademark Office at Reel 034124

, Frame 0526

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thereof is attached.

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The document was recorded In the United States Patent and Trademark Office at

Reel ______ , Frame----- or for which a copy thereof is attached.


2.From: ~~~~~~~~~~-~~~~~~-To:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Fang Zhang, Csmbridge, MA (US)

11tle

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_ _ _ _ _ _ __
Tided: ENGINEERING OF SYSTEMS, METHODS ANO OPTIMIZED GUIDE COMPOSITIONS FOR SEQUENCE MANIPULATION
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology


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8,906,616

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First Named Inventor

Feng Zhang, Cambridge, MA (US)

Title

ENGINEERING OF SYSTEMS, METHODS


ANO OPTIMIZED GUlDE COMPOSITIONS

FOR SEQUENCE MANIPULATION


Attorney Docket No.

55018-10069-616M

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Application No./Patent No.: 8,906,616
Filed'lssue Date: 12-09-2014
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_M_a_s_s_a_ch_u_s_e_tt_s_ln_s_ti_tu_te_of_T_e_c_h_n_o_lo.::g.:.y_ _ _, a University
(Name of Assignee)

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states that, for the patent application/patent identified above, it is (choose 2!!! of options 1, 2, 3 or 4 below):
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2.

D
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The assignee of the entire right, title, and interest.


An assignee of less than the entire right, title, and interest (check applicable box):

LJ The extent (by percentage) of Its ownership interest Is

%. Additional Statement(s) by the owners


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There are unspecified percentages of ownership. The other parties, including Inventors, who 1ogether own the entire
right, title and interest are:

Additional Statement(s) by the owner(s) holding the balance of the interest must be submitted to account for the entire
right, tttle, and interest.

3.
The assignee of an undivided interest in the entirety (a complete assignment from one of the joint inventors was made).
The other parties, including inventors, who together own the entire right, title, and interest are:

The Broad Institute, Inc.


President and Fellows of Harvard College
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A.

B.

An assignment from the inventor(s) of the patent application/patent identified above. The assignment was recorded in
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, Frame 0212
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The document was recorded in the United States Patent and Trademark Office at
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ENGINEERING OF SYSTEMS. METHODS


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ENGINEERING OF SYSTEMS, METHODS AND OPTIMIZED GUIDE COMPOSITIONS FOR SEQUENCE MANIPULATION

President and Fellows of Harvard College


(Name or Assigiee)

(Type of Assignee, e.g., corporallon, partnership, university, government agercy, etc.)

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The Broad Institute, Inc.


Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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l"itle

CRISPR-cAS NICKAS& SYSTEMS,


METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR
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EIJIWIYOTES

Attornev Docket No.

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Tilled: CRISPR.C:AS NICJ<ASE SYSTEMS, METHODS ANO COMPOSITIONS FOR SEQUENCE MANIPULATION IN EUKARYOTES

The Broad lnstltu1e, Inc.

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The assignee of the entJm right, tltfe, and Interest

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There are unspecified percentages of ownership. The other parties, including Inventors, who together own the entire
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3.

The assignee of an undivided Interest Jn the entirely (a complete assignment from one of the join! inventors was made).

The other parties, including inventors, who together own the entire right. title, and Interest are:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology


President and Fellows of Harvard College
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Frame .,,.
or for which a copy
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A chain of title from the lnventor(s), of the patent appllcationlpatent identified above, to the cunent assignee as follows:
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CRISPR-CAS NICKASE SYSTEMS.


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CRISPR-CAS NICKASE SYSTEMS,


METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR
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EUKARYOTES
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President and Fellows of Harvard College

Application NoJPatent No.: 8,932,814


Flied/Issue Date: _0_1_-1_3_-_20_1_5_ _ _ _ _ _ __
Titled: CRISPR-CAS NICKASE SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR SEQUENCE MANIPULATION IN EUKARYOTES
President and Fellows of Harvard College

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states that, for the patent application/patent identified above, it is (choose !!!l!! of options 1, 2, 3 or 4 below):
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The assignee of the entire right, title, and interest.


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LJ The extent (by percentage) of its ownership interest is

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There are unspecified percentages of ownership. The other parties, including inventors, who together own the entire
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3.
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The other parties, including inventors, who together own the entire right, title, and interest are:

The Broad Institute, Inc.


Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Patent Number

8,945,839

Issue Date

02-03-2015
Feng Zhlllg , Cambridge, MA (US)

First Named Inventor


Title

CRISPR-CAS SYSTEMS AND


METHODS FOR ALTERING
EXPRESSION OF GENE PRODUCTS

Attorney Docket No,

550111-10069-8396

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ApplicanVPatent Owner: The Broad Institute, Inc.
Application No./Patenl No.: 8,945,839
Flied/Issue Date: 02-03-2015
Totled: CRJSPRCAS SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ALTERING EXPRESSION OF GENE PRODUCTS

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There are unspecified percentages of ownership. The other parties, Including inventors, who together own the entire
right, title and Interest are:

Addttlonal Statement(&) by the owner(s) holding the balance of the Interest must be submitted to account for the entire
right, title, and Interest.

The assignee of an undivided Interest In the entirety (a complete assignment from one of the joint Inventors was made).
The other parties, Including inventors, who together own the entire right, titie, and interest are:

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Issue Date

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First Named Inventor

Feng Zhang , Cambridge, MA (US)

Title

CRISPR-CAS SYSTEMS AND


METHODS FOR ALTERING
EXPRESSION OF GENE PRODUCTS

Attornev Docket No.

55018-10069-839M

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ApplicanVPatent Owner: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Application No./Patent No.: 8,945,839

Flied/Issue Date: _0_2_-0_3-_2_0_1_5_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Titled: CRISPR-CAS SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ALTERING EXPRESSION OF GENE PRODUCTS
Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology
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(Name of Assignee)

states that, for the patent application/patent identified above, it is (choose!!!!!! of options 1, 2, 3 or 4 below):
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2.

D
D

The assignee of the entire right, tltle, and interest.


An assignee of less than the entire right, title, and interest (check applicable box):

LJ The extent (by percentage) of Its ownership interest ls

%. Additional Statement(s) by the owners


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3.
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Feng Zhang, Csmbridgo, MA (US)

Tlrle

ENGINEERING Al4:> OPTIMOV.TION OF


SYSTEMS. METHODS >HC-COMPOSITIONS
FOR SEQUENCE MANIPULATION WITH
FUNCTIONAi. OOMAlNS

Anornev Docket No.

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OR I hmby appoint Practltloner(s) a5sodaled with Ille cu.tomer Number Identified In lhe box at riaht as my/our

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Applicant/Patent OWner: The Broad Institute, Inc.
Appllcauon No.IPatent No.: 8,993.233

TIUed:

Filed/Issue Date: ..;0_3-_3_1-_2_01_s_ _ _ _ _ __

ENGINEERING ANO OPTIMIZATION OF SYSTEMS, MeTH0DS AND COMPOStTIONS FOR SEaU!NCe MANIPULATION WITH FUNCTIONAL DOMAINS

The Broad Institute, Inc.

a Not for profit Institution.

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IN11'1'18 OI AUignte)

states that, lor the paient applicaUcn/patent identified above, It Is (choose l!ll! of options 1, 2, 3 or 4 below):

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3.
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The other parties, including inventors, who together own the entire right, litle, and interest are:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology


President and Fellows of Harvard College
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Application No./Patent No.: 8,993,233
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Titled: ENGlNEERING AND OPTIMIZATION OF SYSTEMS, METHODS ANO COMPOSITIONS FOR SEQUENCE MANIPULATION WITH FUNCTIONAL DOMAINS
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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The Broad Institute, Inc.


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President and Fellows of Harvard College

Application No/Patent No.: 8,993,233


Filed/Issue Date: 03-31-2015
Titled: ENGINEERING ANO OPTIMIZATION OF SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR SEQUENCE MANIPULATION WITH FUNCTIONAL DOMAINS

~~~~~~--~~~~~

President and Fellows of Harvard College


(Name of Assignee)

, a university

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slates that, for the patent application/patent identified above, It is (choose !!!l!! of options 1, 2, 3 or 4 below):

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The assignee of the entire right, title, and Interest.


An assignee of less than the entire right, title, and interest (check applicable box):

LJ The extent (by percentage) of its ownership interest is

%. Additional Statement(s) by the owners


holding the balance of the interest must be submitted to account for 1OOo/o of the ownership interest.

There are unspecified percentages of ownership. The other parties, including inventors, who together own the entire
right, title and interest are:

Additional Statement(s) by the owner(s) holding the balance of !he interest must be submitted to account for !he entire
right, title, and Interest.

3.
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The other parties, including Inventors, who together own the entire right, title, and interest are:

The Broad Institute, Inc.


Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Additional Statement(s) by the owner(s) holding the balance of the interest must be submitted to account for the entire
right, title, and interest.

4.
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The interest identified in option 1, 2 or 3 above (not option 4) is evidenced by either (choose !!!l!! of options A or B below):
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ENGINEERING AND OPTIMIZATION OF


SYSTEMS, METHOOS ANO COMPOSlllONS
FOR SEQUENCE MANIPIJl.ATION WITH
FUNCTIONAL DOMAINS

Aaomey Dode.et No.

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Applicant/Patent Owner: The Broad lnstilule, lne.
Application No./Patent No.: 8,999,641
T dIed:

FllecUlssue Date: 04-07-2015

~----------ENGtNEERINGANO OPTIMIZATtoN OF SYSTEMS. METHOOS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR SEQUENCE


MANIPULATION Wint FUNCtlOf'lAL POMMNS

The Broad Institute, Inc.

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology


President and Fellows of Harvard College
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ENGINEERING ANO OPTIMIZATION OF


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FUNCTIONAL DOMAINS

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STATEMENT UNDER 37 CFR 3.73Ccl


ApplicanVPatent Owner: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Application No./Patent No.: 8,999,641
Filed/Issue Date: 04-07-2015
Titled: ENGINEERING ANO OPTIMIZATION OF SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR SEQUENCE MANIPULATION WITH FUNCTIONAL DOMAINS

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states that, for the patent application/patent identified above, it is (choose!!.!!! of options t, 2, 3 or 4 below):
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The assignee of the entire rtght, title, and Interest.

2.

An assignee of less than the entire rtght, title, and interest (check applicable box):

LJ The extent (by percentage) of its ownership interest is

%. Additional Statement(s) by the owners


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There are unspElcified percentages cf ownership. The other parties, including inventors, who together own the entire
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Additional Statement(s) by the owner(s) holding the balance of the Interest must be submitted to account for the entire
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3. 0 The assignee of an undivided interest in the entirety (a complete assignment from one of the joint inventors was made).
The other parties, including inventors, who together own the entire right, tltle, and interest are:

The Broad Institute, Inc.


President and Fellows of Harvard College
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right, title, and Interest.
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complete transfer of ownership interest was made). The certified document(s) showing the transfer is attached.

The interest identified In option 1, 2 or 3 above (not option 4) is evidenced by either (choose!!!!! of options A or B below):
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An assignment from the inventor(s) of the patent application/patent identified above. The assignment was recorded in
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A chain of title from the inventor(s), of the patent application/patent identified above, to Iha current assignee as follows:

The document was recorded in the United States Patent and Trademark Office at
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2.From: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-To:~~~~~~~~-~~~~~~~~~~

The document was recorded in the United States Patent and Trademark Office at
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WITH A NEW POWER OF ATTORNEY
AND
CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

8,999,641

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issue Date

04-07-2015

First Named Inventor

Feng Zhang, CambrlC19e, MA (US)

Tltle

ENGINEERING ANO OPTIMIZATION OF


SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS
FOR SEQUENCE MANIP\JlATlON WITH
FUNCTIONAL DOMAINS

Attorney Docket No.

55016-10069-641H

"Ihereby revoke all previous powen of attorney given In the above-identified patent.

DA Power

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of Attorney is submitted herewith.

~I hereby appoint Practltioner(s) .associated with the customer Number Identified in the box ;rt rlght as my/our

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ApplicanVPatent Owner:

President and Fellows of Harvard College

Application No./Patent No.: 8,999,641


Filed/Issue Date: _0_4_-0_7_-2_0_1_5_ _ _ _ _ _ __
Tltled: ENGINEERING ANO OPTIMIZATION OF SYSTEMS, METHODS ANO COMPOSITTONS FOR SEQUENCE MANIPULATION WITH FUNCTIONAL DOMAINS
President and Fellows of Harvard College

, a university

~--~------------

(Type of Assignee, e.g., corporation, partnership, university, government agency, etc.)

(Name of Assignee)

states that, for the patent application/patent identified above, it is (choose .Q!!2 of options 1, 2, 3 or 4 below):

1.
2.

0
0

The assignee of the entire right, title, and Interest.


An assignee of less than the entire right, title, and interest (check applicable box):

LJ The extent (by percentage) of its ownership interest is

%. Additional Statcment(s) by the owners


holding the balance of the interest must be submitted to account for 100/o of the ownership interest.

There are unspecified percentages of ownership. The other parties, including inventors, who together own the entire
right, title and interest are:

Additional Statement(s) by the owner(s) holding the balance of the Interest must be submitted to account for the entire
right, title, and Interest.

3.
The assignee of an undivided interest in the entirety (a complete assignment from one of the joint Inventors was made).
The other parties, including inventors, who together own the entire right, title, and Interest are:

The Broad Institute, Inc.


Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Additional Statement() by the owner(s) holding the balance of the interest must be submitted to account for the entire
right, title, and interest.

4.
The recipient, via a court proceeding or the like (e.g., bankruptcy, probate), of an undivided interest in the entirety (a
complete transfer of ownership interest was made). The certified document(s) showing the transfer is attached.

The interest identified in option 1, 2 or 3 above (not option 4) Is evidenced by either (choose .Q!!2 ot options A or B below):
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the United States Patent and Trademark Office at Reel 033219 033228 034124 , Frame 0097. 0056, os2e , or for which a copy
thereof is attached.

B.

A chain of title from the inventor(s), of the patent application/patent identified above, to the current assignee as follows:

The document was recorded In the United States Patent and Trademark Office at
Reel ______ , Frame _ _ _ _ _, or for which a copy thereof is attached.

2.From: -----------------~To:-----------------The document was recorded In the United States Patent and Trademark Office at
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The undersigned (whose tille Is supplied below} is authorized to act on behalf of the assignee.

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Date
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