How does the USPTO process Sequence Listing XML files?
The USPTO uses the Sequence Listing Information Control (SLIC) system to process “Sequence Listing XML” files. As stated in MPEP 2419: “At the USPTO, the Sequence Listing Information Control (SLIC) system will be responsible for processing of a ‘Sequence Listing XML’ and exporting the sequence data for publication and grant.” This system ensures that the sequence data is properly handled and prepared for publication in patent documents.
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Topics:
MPEP 2400 - Biotechnology,
MPEP 2419 - Publishing Of Patent Grants And Patent Application Publications With A "Sequence Listing Xml",
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure