What standards must a sequence listing comply with in a PCT application?
Sequence listings in PCT applications must comply with specific standards set by the Administrative Instructions. According to MPEP 1877: “the International Preliminary Examining Authority may invite the applicant to furnish such a sequence listing complying with the standard provided for in the Administrative Instructions” This means that the sequence listing must adhere to the format…
Read MoreWhat is the purpose of Section 605 of the PCT Administrative Instructions?
Section 605 of the PCT Administrative Instructions outlines the file usage for International Preliminary Examination. Specifically, it states: “Where the International Preliminary Examining Authority is part of the same national Office or intergovernmental organization as the International Searching Authority, the same file shall serve the purposes of international search and international preliminary examination.” This means…
Read MoreWhat is the legal basis for requiring sequence listings in PCT applications?
The requirement for sequence listings in PCT applications is based on specific rules and administrative instructions. According to MPEP 1877, the legal basis is found in PCT Rule 13ter.2: “PCT Rule 13ter.2” This rule provides the International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA) with the authority to request sequence listings. The MPEP further elaborates that these requirements…
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