When does MPEP 2412.03(e) apply to patent applications?
The applicability of MPEP 2412.03(e) is clearly stated in the section: “[Editor Note: This section is applicable to all applications filed on or after July 1, 2022, having disclosures of nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences as defined in 37 CFR 1.831(b).]” This means that the definition and requirements for “Modified Nucleotide” apply to patent applications…
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The definition of “Modified Nucleotide” in MPEP 2412.03(e) affects patent applications in several ways: Application Date: It applies to applications filed on or after July 1, 2022. Sequence Disclosure: It’s relevant for applications with nucleotide and/or amino acid sequence disclosures. Sequence Listing: Modified nucleotides must be properly identified and described in the sequence listing of…
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