Who can make the required statement regarding the “Sequence Listing” and CRF?

The required statement regarding the information contained in the “Sequence Listing” and the separate Computer Readable Form (CRF) can be made by specific individuals. According to MPEP 2422.06: “Such a statement may be made by a registered practitioner, the applicant, an inventor, or the person who actually compares the sequence data on behalf of the…

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What is the requirement for submitting a separate computer readable form (CRF) of a “Sequence Listing”?

When a separate computer readable form (CRF) of a “Sequence Listing” is submitted in certain patent applications, a statement regarding the information contained in the “Sequence Listing” and the separate CRF is required. Specifically: For applications filed under 35 U.S.C. 111(a) or national stage applications submitted under 35 U.S.C. 371, where the “Sequence Listing” is…

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What are the key compliance requirements for sequence listings under WIPO ST.25?

Key compliance requirements for sequence listings under WIPO ST.25 include: Compliance is not a filing date, 35 U.S.C. 112, 35 U.S.C. 119/120, or per se new matter issue. Compliance can be achieved via amendment. The “Sequence Listing” is an integral part of the application. A replacement “Sequence Listing” must be used for amendments. Angle brackets…

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What is required when submitting a “Sequence Listing” as an ASCII plain text file?

When submitting a “Sequence Listing” as an ASCII plain text file, the following requirements apply: The ASCII plain text file serves as both the “Sequence Listing” under 37 CFR 1.821(c) and the CRF under 37 CFR 1.821(e) An incorporation by reference statement is required in the specification The incorporation by reference statement must comply with…

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What are the file format requirements for submitting a “Sequence Listing” as an ASCII plain text file?

According to MPEP 2425, the ASCII plain text file for a “Sequence Listing” must meet the following requirements: Must be compatible with PC or Mac® computers and MS-DOS®, MS-Windows®, Mac OS®, or Unix®/Linux® operating systems Must be in ASCII plain text format, allowing all printable characters but no nonprintable characters (except ASCII CRLF or LF…

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