What are the requirements for submitting sequence listings in international applications?
For international applications, MPEP 2422.07 outlines specific requirements for submitting sequence listings: “Where a sequence listing under PCT Rule 13ter is provided in reply to a under 37 CFR 1.821(h) , the sequence listing must be accompanied by a statement that the information recorded in the ASCII plain text file under 37 CFR 1.821(e)(3)(i) is…
Read MoreWhat is the preferred method for submitting a Sequence Listing to the USPTO?
The USPTO strongly recommends submitting the Sequence Listing as an ASCII plain text file via the USPTO patent electronic filing system. This method offers several advantages: It serves as both the Sequence Listing under 37 CFR 1.821(c) and the Computer Readable Form (CRF) under 37 CFR 1.821(e). It eliminates the need for a separate CRF…
Read MoreHow do I submit a biological sequence listing for a patent application filed before July 1, 2022?
For patent applications filed before July 1, 2022, biological sequence listings should be submitted as follows: Prepare a “Sequence Listing” as an ASCII plain text file. Ensure the file complies with 37 CFR 1.821 – 1.824. Submit the file via the USPTO patent electronic filing system or on a read-only optical disc. As stated in…
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