What is considered a “specifically defined” nucleotide or amino acid?

According to MPEP 2412.03(a), “specifically defined” refers to: For nucleotides: any nucleotide other than those represented by the symbol “n” For amino acids: any amino acid other than those represented by the symbol “X” The MPEP cites WIPO Standard ST.26, which provides tables of symbols for nucleotides and amino acids. For example, ‘a’ represents adenine,…

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How should coding regions be depicted in patent applications?

According to 37 CFR 1.822(c)(3), if an applicant chooses to depict coding regions, the amino acids corresponding to the codons in the coding parts of a nucleotide sequence must be listed immediately below the corresponding codons. The MPEP states: “If applicant chooses to depict coding regions, 37 CFR 1.822(c)(3) requires the amino acids corresponding to…

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