A biotech patent includes 50 claims. One-fifth are independent. Of those, 30% contain novel gene edits. Of those, 60% are approved. How many are approved?

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Title: Breakdown of a High-Impact Biotech Patent: Claims, Gene Edits, and Approval Rates In the rapidly evolving world of biotechnology, patents play a crucial role in protecting innovation—especially those involving complex gene-editing tools. One recent biotech patent stands out with an extensive portfolio of 50 claims, reflecting a robust intellectual property strategy. But how many of these claims actually advance scientific innovation, and how many are approved by regulatory authorities? ### Understanding the Structure: Independent Claims and Dependent Claims A patent consists of independent claims, which stand alone, and dependent claims, which rely on earlier claims for specificity. In this patent: