How can minor errors in Sequence Listing compliance be handled?
According to MPEP 2427, minor errors in Sequence Listing compliance can be handled efficiently to expedite the processing of applications. The MPEP states:
“In order to expedite the processing of applications, minor errors pertaining to compliance with the sequence rules discovered after examination has begun may be handled with the next Office action.”
Examples of minor errors that can be addressed in this manner include:
- Missing sequence identifiers in the specification or drawings
- Missing or incomplete incorporation by reference of the “Sequence Listing” in the specification
- Missing statement that the sequence information in the “Sequence Listing” is identical to the CRF
The examiner may include objections to these minor errors along with other substantive issues in the next Office action. This approach allows for efficient processing while still ensuring compliance with sequence listing requirements.
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Topics:
MPEP 2400 - Biotechnology,
MPEP 2427 - Form Paragraphs For Applications Subject To Wipo St.25,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure