What are the requirements for using NonEnglishQualifier_value elements in a Sequence Listing?

When using NonEnglishQualifier_value elements in a Sequence Listing, the following requirements must be met: The appropriate language code must be indicated in the nonEnglishFreeTextLanguageCode attribute in the root element. All NonEnglishQualifier_value elements in a single sequence listing must have values in the language indicated by the nonEnglishFreeTextLanguageCode attribute. The NonEnglishQualifier_value element is only permitted for…

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How is the language of free text qualifiers indicated in a Sequence Listing XML?

The language of free text qualifiers in a Sequence Listing XML is indicated using specific attributes in the root element. According to the MPEP, which cites WIPO Standard ST.26, paragraph 43, there are two relevant attributes: originalFreeTextLanguageCode: This attribute indicates “The language code (see reference in paragraph 9 to ISO 639-1:2002) for the single original…

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