How does the USPTO use the computer readable form (CRF) of the “Sequence Listing”?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. The USPTO uses the computer readable form (CRF) of the…
Read MoreDoes the USPTO return or preserve the computer readable form (CRF) submitted on read-only optical discs?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. No, the USPTO does not permanently preserve or return computer…
Read MoreHow can I submit a Computer Readable Form (CRF) of a Sequence Listing?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. According to MPEP 2421.01, there are two main ways to…
Read MoreWhat is the recommended format for submitting a “Sequence Listing” in a patent application?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. The USPTO recommends submitting a “Sequence Listing” as an ASCII…
Read MoreWhat are the requirements for submitting a “Sequence Listing” as a PDF file or on physical sheets of paper?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. When submitting a “Sequence Listing” as a PDF file or…
Read MoreWho can make the required statement regarding the “Sequence Listing” and CRF?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. The required statement regarding the information contained in the “Sequence…
Read MoreWhat is the requirement for submitting a separate computer readable form (CRF) of a “Sequence Listing”?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. When a separate computer readable form (CRF) of a “Sequence…
Read MoreAre there exceptions to the requirement for submitting a separate CRF and statement?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. Yes, there are exceptions to the requirement for submitting a…
Read MoreWhat is required when submitting a “Sequence Listing” as an ASCII plain text file?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. When submitting a “Sequence Listing” as an ASCII plain text…
Read MoreCan corrections be made to a “Sequence Listing” after submission?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-29 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. Yes, corrections to a “Sequence Listing” can be made under…
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