What are the requirements for submitting sequence listings in international applications?
For international applications, MPEP 2422.07 outlines specific requirements for submitting sequence listings:
“Where a sequence listing under PCT Rule 13ter is provided in reply to a under 37 CFR 1.821(h) , the sequence listing must be accompanied by a statement that the information recorded in the ASCII plain text file under 37 CFR 1.821(e)(3)(i) is identical to the sequence listing contained in the international application as filed, or does not go beyond the disclosure in the international application as filed, as applicable.”
Additionally, the submission must include a late furnishing fee:
“Also, the ASCII plain text file under 37 CFR 1.821(e)(3)(i) must be accompanied by the late furnishing fee, as set forth in 37 CFR 1.445(a)(5) .”
Failure to comply with these requirements may result in limited search and examination of the application.
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