How are interference searches conducted for applications with nucleotide or peptide sequences?
For patent applications containing claims directed to nucleotide or peptide sequences, the interference search process involves additional steps. According to MPEP 2304.01(a): “If the application contains a claim directed to a nucleotide or peptide sequence, the examiner must submit a request to STIC to perform an interference search of the sequence.” STIC refers to the…
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An interference search is conducted using the most efficient and effective manner based on the claimed subject matter in the broadest claim. The MPEP 1302.08 states that this is typically done “(e.g., by performing a text search of the ‘US-PGPUB’ database in EAST or WEST).” For applications containing nucleotide or peptide sequences, examiners must submit…
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