What are the requirements for sequence listings in patent applications?
The requirements for sequence listings in patent applications are outlined in MPEP 2422.02:
- All sequences that meet the length thresholds (10 or more nucleotides or 4 or more amino acids) must be included in the sequence listing.
- The sequence listing must be submitted as a separate part of the disclosure.
- Each sequence must be assigned a unique sequence identifier.
- The sequence listing must comply with the format specified in 37 CFR 1.822.
The MPEP states: “Patent applications which contain disclosures of nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences must contain, as a separate part of the disclosure, a paper or compact disc copy disclosing the nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences and associated information using the symbols and format in accordance with the requirements of 37 CFR 1.821 – 1.825.“
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Topics:
MPEP 2400 - Biotechnology,
MPEP 2422.02 - The Requirement For Exclusive Conformance; Sequences Presented In Drawing Figures,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure