When did the new Sequence Rules come into effect?

The new Sequence Rules came into effect on July 1, 2022. This date is crucial for patent applicants dealing with nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences.

As stated in MPEP 2412.01, the rules apply to “patent applications that were filed on or after July 1, 2022, having disclosures of nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences as defined in 37 CFR 1.831(b).” This means that any patent application filed on or after this date must comply with the new sequence listing requirements.

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Topics: MPEP 2400 - Biotechnology, MPEP 2412.01 - Overview Of The Sequence Rules, Patent Law, Patent Procedure
Tags: biotechnology patents, effective date, patent applications, Sequence Rules, Uspto Regulations