What is the Official Gazette of the United States Patent and Trademark Office?

The Official Gazette of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (Official Gazette) is an electronic publication released every Tuesday. It consists of two sections: The Official Gazette – Patents The Official Gazette – Trademarks According to the MPEP 1703, “The Official Gazette — Patents reports the reexamination certificates, reissues, plant patents, utility patents, and…

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How are lengthy sequence listings handled in patent application publications?

Lengthy sequence listings are handled differently in patent application publications due to their size and format. According to MPEP 1121: “Due to the high cost and limited usefulness of printed paper or composed electronic image versions of lengthy nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences, ‘Sequence Listings’ (for applications filed before July 1, 2022) and ‘Sequence Listing…

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