When is an English translation of a “Sequence Listing XML” required?
An English translation of a “Sequence Listing XML” is required when the original submission contains language-dependent free text elements in a language other than English. This requirement is based on 37 CFR 1.52(b)(1)(ii), which states:
“[The application] must: Be in the English language or be accompanied by a translation of the application and a translation of any corrections or amendments into the English language together with a statement that the translation is accurate.”
Therefore, any non-English text in the “Sequence Listing XML” must be translated to ensure compliance with USPTO regulations.
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MPEP 2400 - Biotechnology,
MPEP 2414.04 - Translation Of "Sequence Listing Xml" Is Not An Amended "Sequence Listing Xml" Under 37 Cfr 1.835(B),
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure