What is the process for submitting a biological sequence listing for a patent application filed on or after July 1, 2022?
For patent applications filed on or after July 1, 2022, the process for submitting biological sequence listings is as follows:
- Prepare a “Sequence Listing XML” as an XML file.
- Ensure the file complies with 37 CFR 1.831 – 1.834.
- Submit the file via the USPTO patent electronic filing system or on a read-only optical disc.
MPEP 608.05(c) states: “For applications filed on or after July 1, 2022, the sequence listing must be a ‘Sequence Listing XML’ (as an XML file in compliance with 37 CFR 1.831 – 1.834) submission can be submitted via the USPTO patent electronic filing system or on read-only optical disc.”
For detailed information on this process, refer to MPEP §§ 2412 – 2419.
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