How should language-dependent free text be presented in a Sequence Listing XML?
Language-dependent free text in a Sequence Listing XML should be presented as follows: In English within the INSDQualifier_value element In a language other than English within the NonEnglishQualifier_value element Or in both elements The MPEP states: “Language-dependent free text must be presented in the INSDQualifier_value element in English, or in the NonEnglishQualifier_value element in a…
Read MoreWhat are the requirements for using NonEnglishQualifier_value elements in a Sequence Listing?
When using NonEnglishQualifier_value elements in a Sequence Listing, the following requirements must be met: The appropriate language code must be indicated in the nonEnglishFreeTextLanguageCode attribute in the root element. All NonEnglishQualifier_value elements in a single sequence listing must have values in the language indicated by the nonEnglishFreeTextLanguageCode attribute. The NonEnglishQualifier_value element is only permitted for…
Read MoreWhat are the conditions for using both NonEnglishQualifier_value and INSDQualifier_value elements for a single qualifier?
When both NonEnglishQualifier_value and INSDQualifier_value elements are present for a single qualifier, the information in both elements must be equivalent. One of the following conditions must be true: NonEnglishQualifier_value contains a translation of the value of INSDQualifier_value INSDQualifier_value contains a translation of the value of NonEnglishQualifier_value Both elements contain a translation of the qualifier value…
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