What is the “Title Element” in a Sequence Listing XML?
The “Title Element,” also known as the InventionTitle element, is a required component of the “general information” part of the “Sequence Listing XML” in patent applications. According to MPEP 2413.01(i), this element “need not be in English,” and applicants can provide multiple InventionTitle elements in different languages. To learn more: Sequence Listing XML InventionTitle Patent…
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Yes, you can provide multiple InventionTitle elements in different languages for your patent application. The MPEP 2413.01(i) states: “It is possible for an applicant to provide more than one InventionTitle element of the general information part in more than one language.” However, it’s important to note that for international applications where the USPTO is the…
Read MoreAre there language requirements for the InventionTitle element in international applications?
Yes, there are specific language requirements for the InventionTitle element in international applications. According to MPEP 2413.01(i): “When the USPTO is the Receiving Office (RO/US) for an international application, the English language is required for the InventionTitle element and any other language dependent free text element of the ‘Sequence Listing XML.’” If a non-English language…
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