Questions about protein quantification - from the industry perspective

[Dr Engelbert Buxbaum]

Am 26.05.2008, 03:54 Uhr, schrieb Trond Erik Vee Aune  
<trondaun from REMOVE.nt.ntnu.no>:


> I need a tag that can be used N-terminally to quantify expression of its  
> fusion partner - ideally in vivo. I was thinking about GFP, or one of  
> its derivates, but I think this protein might be patented. I've tried  
> searching for relevant patents without success. Can anyone confirm that  
> I need a license for the use of GFP (or any of its derivates) for  
> industrial gene expression quantification?

Check with the companies that sells you the vector. Usually the price for  
the vector already covers a licence to whatever IP rights are attached. If  
not, they will probably be happy to negotiate your needs with you -  
against an appropriate fee, of course.