What is the root element requirement for a “Sequence Listing XML” in patent applications?
The “Sequence Listing XML” in patent applications filed on or after July 1, 2022, must contain a root element as defined in paragraph 43 of WIPO Standard ST.26. This requirement is specified in 37 CFR 1.833(b)(2)(iii). The root element must include several attributes, as stated in the MPEP: “WIPO Standard ST.26, paragraph 43, proscribes the…
Read MoreWhat are the mandatory attributes for the root element in a Sequence Listing XML?
According to WIPO Standard ST.26, paragraph 43, as cited in the MPEP, the root element of a Sequence Listing XML must have certain mandatory attributes. These are: dtdVersion: Version of the DTD used to create the file (format “V#_#”, e.g., “V1_3”) originalFreeTextLanguageCode: The language code for the original language of language-dependent free text qualifiers Additionally,…
Read MoreWhat are the main parts of a “Sequence Listing XML”?
The main parts of a “Sequence Listing XML” are: XML declaration DOCTYPE declaration Root element General information part Sequence data part As specified in MPEP 2413.01, “The constituent parts of the ‘Sequence Listing XML’ are identified in multiple paragraphs of WIPO Standard ST.26 and have been specifically incorporated into the USPTO rules of practice at…
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