What is the purpose of the exclusive conformance requirement for sequence presentation?
The exclusive conformance requirement for sequence presentation in patent applications serves a specific purpose. According to MPEP 2412.06: “This requirement is necessary to minimize any confusion that could result if more than one format for representing sequence data was employed in a given application.” By enforcing a standardized format for sequence representation, the USPTO aims…
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The requirement for exclusive conformance in sequence disclosures is outlined in 37 CFR 1.821(b), which states that all applications disclosing nucleic acid and/or amino acid sequences falling within the definition set forth in 37 CFR 1.821(a) must conform exclusively to the requirements of 37 CFR 1.821 through 37 CFR 1.825. This requirement applies to the…
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