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If a sequence listing XML file is not submitted within the time period set in the notice, the application may be held abandoned. According to MPEP 2414:
“If applicant fails to timely provide the required sequence listing XML file, the application will be held abandoned.”
It’s crucial for applicants to respond promptly to any notices regarding sequence listing requirements to avoid potential abandonment of their application.
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MPEP 2400 – Biotechnology,
MPEP 2414 – Notification Of A Failure To Comply With Sequence Listing Requirements And Amendments Relating To "Sequence Listing Xml" Files Under 37 Cfr 1.835,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure