The article is devoted to the study of the concepts of biotechnology and biopatent. Their scientific definitions are offered, the classification of the directions of biotechnologies is given. The paper analyzes the state of patenting of biotechnological inventions in our country. A comparative analysis of the patenting procedure in the United States and Russia is carried out. Examples of problems encountered by biotechnologists who have not patented their invention are given. The role of the patent attorney is shown. The article shows the importance of biotechnologies for the modern world and the importance of patent and legal protection of achievements in the field of biotechnologies

Keywords : Patent, Biotechnology, Level Of Development, Classification, Necessity, Leading Organizations, Inventions