Are there fees associated with late submission of sequence listings in PCT applications?
Yes, there can be fees associated with the late submission of sequence listings in PCT applications. MPEP 1877 mentions:
“the International Preliminary Examining Authority may invite the applicant to furnish such a sequence listing complying with the standard provided for in the Administrative Instructions and pay a late furnishing fee.”
This indicates that if an applicant is required to submit a sequence listing after the initial filing, they may be subject to a late furnishing fee. The exact amount of this fee can vary and is typically set by the specific International Preliminary Examining Authority handling the application.
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