Can supplemental restriction requirements be issued for applications containing nucleotide sequences?

Generally, supplemental restriction requirements are not issued for applications that have already received an action on their merits, unless there are extenuating circumstances. MPEP 2434 states: “Note, however, that supplemental restriction requirements will not be advanced in applications that have already received an action on their merits in the absence of extenuating circumstances.” This guideline…

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What are the requirements for a supplemental deposit in patent applications?

Supplemental deposits in patent applications must meet specific requirements as outlined in MPEP 2407. These include: The supplemental deposit must be made before the patent issues. It must be of a biological material specifically identified in the application as filed. The applicant must provide a statement that the deposit meets the requirements of 37 CFR…

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How does “supplement” differ from “replacement” in biological deposits?

While “replacement” involves substituting one deposit for another, “supplement” refers to situations where the original deposit is still viable but has lost certain qualities. The MPEP explains: “The term ‘supplement’ is directed to those situations where the earlier deposit is still viable in the sense that it is alive and capable of replication either directly…

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What are the standard nucleotides not considered as “Modified Nucleotides” according to MPEP 2412.03(e)?

MPEP 2412.03(e) provides a list of standard nucleotides that are not considered “Modified Nucleotides”. These are: deoxyadenosine 3′-monophosphate deoxyguanosine 3′-monophosphate deoxycytidine 3′-monophosphate deoxythymidine 3′-monophosphate adenosine 3′-monophosphate guanosine 3′-monophosphate cytidine 3′-monophosphate uridine 3′-monophosphate These nucleotides represent the standard DNA (first four) and RNA (last four) building blocks. Any nucleotide that is not one of these standard…

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How does the MPEP define standard amino acids?

While the MPEP doesn’t directly define standard amino acids, it indirectly provides this information by referencing WIPO Standard ST.26. According to MPEP 2412.03(c): WIPO Standard ST.26, paragraph 3(e), identifies “modified amino acid” to mean any amino acid as described in the definition of “amino acid”, other than L-alanine, L-arginine, L-asparagine, L-aspartic acid, L-cysteine, L-glutamine, L-glutamic…

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