What types of sequences must be included in a Sequence Listing XML?
According to MPEP 2412.02, a Sequence Listing XML must include nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences that are disclosed by enumeration of their residues in patent applications. The MPEP cites 37 CFR 1.831(a), which states: “Patent applications disclosing nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences by enumeration of their residues, as defined in paragraph (b) of this section,…
Read MoreWhat is the difference between a “Sequence Listing XML” and a “Sequence Listing”?
The main difference between a “Sequence Listing XML” and a “Sequence Listing” lies in the format and the filing date of the patent application. According to MPEP 2412.02: Sequence Listing XML: Used for applications filed on or after July 1, 2022. It is a computer-readable format of the sequences in XML format in accordance with…
Read MoreWhat does “enumeration of its residues” mean in the context of Sequence Listing XML?
According to MPEP 2412.02(a), “enumeration of its residues” refers to the disclosure of a nucleotide or amino acid sequence in a patent application by listing each residue of the sequence in order. The MPEP cites 37 CFR 1.831(d), which states: “Enumeration of its residues” means disclosure of a nucleotide or amino acid sequence in a…
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