What are the requirements for submitting a sequence listing in electronic form via EFS-Web?

Submitting a sequence listing in electronic form via EFS-Web has specific requirements. According to MPEP 2422.03: “A sequence listing submitted in electronic form via EFS-Web to be compliant with the sequence rules must be a text file in ASCII format. The file may be compressed using WinZip or other acceptable compression software. The file name…

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What information is included in patents or patent application publications when a “Sequence Listing” is not printed?

When a “Sequence Listing” is not included in the page images of a patent or patent application publication, a standardized statement appears. This statement includes: An explanation that the patent or application contains a lengthy “Sequence Listing” section. Information on how to access the “Sequence Listing” electronically from the USPTO website. Details on how to…

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What are the requirements for content of a “Sequence Listing” part of the specification under WIPO ST.25?

The requirements for the content of a “Sequence Listing” part of the specification under WIPO ST.25 are outlined in 37 CFR 1.823. However, it’s important to note that these requirements are not applicable to all patent applications. As stated in the MPEP: “[Editor Note: This section is not applicable to applications filed on or after…

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What are the requirements for submitting a “Sequence Listing” in a patent application?

According to MPEP 2427, patent applications containing nucleotide and/or amino acid sequence disclosures must include a “Sequence Listing” as a separate part of the disclosure. This can be submitted in several ways: As an ASCII text file via the USPTO’s electronic filing system On read-only optical discs As a PDF file via EFS-Web or Patent…

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What changes have been made to the “Sequence Listing” requirements for applications filed on or after July 1, 2022?

For patent applications filed on or after July 1, 2022, there have been significant changes to the “Sequence Listing” requirements. The MPEP section 2424.01 includes an important editor’s note: “[Editor Note: This section is not applicable to applications filed on or after July 1, 2022, having disclosures of nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences as defined…

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