What is “free text” in a Sequence Listing XML and how should it be used?
“Free text” is a type of value format used for certain qualifiers in a Sequence Listing XML. According to MPEP 2413.01(g): “‘Free text’ is a type of value format for certain qualifiers presented in the form of a descriptive text phrase or other specified format.” Important guidelines for using free text include: Its use should…
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WIPO Standard ST.26 imposes specific character limitations for free text in qualifiers: The use of free text should be limited to short terms indispensable for understanding a characteristic of the sequence. For each qualifier, the free text must not exceed 1000 characters. The MPEP cites WIPO Standard ST.26, paragraph 86, which states: “The use of…
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