Patent Law FAQ
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MPEP 2400 – Biotechnology (2)
A “Sequence Listing” is a separate part of a patent application that contains disclosures of nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences, along with associated information, using a standardized format and symbols. According to MPEP 2421.01, it is required for applications containing disclosures of nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences that fall within the definitions of 37 CFR 1.821(a).
The MPEP states: 37 CFR 1.821(c) requires that applications containing disclosures of nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences that fall within the definitions of 37 CFR 1.821(a) contain, as a separate part, a disclosure of the nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences, and associated information, using the format and symbols that are set forth in 37 CFR 1.822 and 37 CFR 1.823.
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According to MPEP 2412.05(a), intentionally skipped sequences must be included in the “Sequence Listing XML” and represented as follows:
- Use the element SequenceData and its attribute sequenceIDNumber, providing the sequence identifier of the skipped sequence as the value.
- Include the elements INSDSeq_length, INSDSeq_moltype, and INSDSeq_division, but with no value provided.
- Do not include the element INSDSeq_feature-table.
- Use the element INSDSeq_sequence with the string “000” as the value.
The MPEP states: “Where no sequence is present for a sequence identifier, i.e. an intentionally skipped sequence, ‘000’ must be used in place of a sequence.” This ensures that the total number of sequences in the listing matches the total number of sequence identifiers, maintaining consistency and completeness in the documentation.
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MPEP 2412.05(A) – Use Of Sequentially Numbered Sequence Identifiers In The "Sequence Listing Xml" (1)
According to MPEP 2412.05(a), intentionally skipped sequences must be included in the “Sequence Listing XML” and represented as follows:
- Use the element SequenceData and its attribute sequenceIDNumber, providing the sequence identifier of the skipped sequence as the value.
- Include the elements INSDSeq_length, INSDSeq_moltype, and INSDSeq_division, but with no value provided.
- Do not include the element INSDSeq_feature-table.
- Use the element INSDSeq_sequence with the string “000” as the value.
The MPEP states: “Where no sequence is present for a sequence identifier, i.e. an intentionally skipped sequence, ‘000’ must be used in place of a sequence.” This ensures that the total number of sequences in the listing matches the total number of sequence identifiers, maintaining consistency and completeness in the documentation.
To learn more:
MPEP 2421.01 – Definition Of "Sequence Listing" And Computer Readable Form (Crf) (1)
A “Sequence Listing” is a separate part of a patent application that contains disclosures of nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences, along with associated information, using a standardized format and symbols. According to MPEP 2421.01, it is required for applications containing disclosures of nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences that fall within the definitions of 37 CFR 1.821(a).
The MPEP states: 37 CFR 1.821(c) requires that applications containing disclosures of nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences that fall within the definitions of 37 CFR 1.821(a) contain, as a separate part, a disclosure of the nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences, and associated information, using the format and symbols that are set forth in 37 CFR 1.822 and 37 CFR 1.823.
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Patent Law (2)
A “Sequence Listing” is a separate part of a patent application that contains disclosures of nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences, along with associated information, using a standardized format and symbols. According to MPEP 2421.01, it is required for applications containing disclosures of nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences that fall within the definitions of 37 CFR 1.821(a).
The MPEP states: 37 CFR 1.821(c) requires that applications containing disclosures of nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences that fall within the definitions of 37 CFR 1.821(a) contain, as a separate part, a disclosure of the nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences, and associated information, using the format and symbols that are set forth in 37 CFR 1.822 and 37 CFR 1.823.
To learn more:
According to MPEP 2412.05(a), intentionally skipped sequences must be included in the “Sequence Listing XML” and represented as follows:
- Use the element SequenceData and its attribute sequenceIDNumber, providing the sequence identifier of the skipped sequence as the value.
- Include the elements INSDSeq_length, INSDSeq_moltype, and INSDSeq_division, but with no value provided.
- Do not include the element INSDSeq_feature-table.
- Use the element INSDSeq_sequence with the string “000” as the value.
The MPEP states: “Where no sequence is present for a sequence identifier, i.e. an intentionally skipped sequence, ‘000’ must be used in place of a sequence.” This ensures that the total number of sequences in the listing matches the total number of sequence identifiers, maintaining consistency and completeness in the documentation.
To learn more:
Patent Procedure (2)
A “Sequence Listing” is a separate part of a patent application that contains disclosures of nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences, along with associated information, using a standardized format and symbols. According to MPEP 2421.01, it is required for applications containing disclosures of nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences that fall within the definitions of 37 CFR 1.821(a).
The MPEP states: 37 CFR 1.821(c) requires that applications containing disclosures of nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences that fall within the definitions of 37 CFR 1.821(a) contain, as a separate part, a disclosure of the nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences, and associated information, using the format and symbols that are set forth in 37 CFR 1.822 and 37 CFR 1.823.
To learn more:
According to MPEP 2412.05(a), intentionally skipped sequences must be included in the “Sequence Listing XML” and represented as follows:
- Use the element SequenceData and its attribute sequenceIDNumber, providing the sequence identifier of the skipped sequence as the value.
- Include the elements INSDSeq_length, INSDSeq_moltype, and INSDSeq_division, but with no value provided.
- Do not include the element INSDSeq_feature-table.
- Use the element INSDSeq_sequence with the string “000” as the value.
The MPEP states: “Where no sequence is present for a sequence identifier, i.e. an intentionally skipped sequence, ‘000’ must be used in place of a sequence.” This ensures that the total number of sequences in the listing matches the total number of sequence identifiers, maintaining consistency and completeness in the documentation.
To learn more: