How does the validation function in WIPO Sequence work?
The validation function in WIPO Sequence is an integrated feature that helps users identify and correct errors in their sequence listing projects. As described in MPEP 2418: WIPO Sequence includes an integrated validation function that will alert users to most errors in a project or “Sequence Listing XML” data. The validation function generates a report…
Read MoreWhat is the WIPO Sequence tool and how does it help with Sequence Listing XML?
The WIPO Sequence tool is a software application designed to assist patent applicants in generating a compliant “Sequence Listing XML”. According to MPEP § 2413.01(b): “Use of the WIPO Sequence tool will enable a user to generate a ‘Sequence Listing XML’ that conforms to the DTD in Annex II.” This tool helps ensure that the…
Read MoreWhat is the WIPO Sequence Tool?
The WIPO Sequence Tool is a desktop application developed by WIPO and adopted by WIPO member states, including the US, to help patent applicants generate compliant “Sequence Listing XML” files. As stated in MPEP 2418: WIPO Sequence has two functions: An authoring function and a validation function. Patent applicants will be able to author and…
Read MoreWhat are the main functions of the WIPO Sequence Tool?
The WIPO Sequence Tool has two primary functions: authoring and validation. As described in MPEP 2418: WIPO Sequence will allow a user to create and save (author) patent application data and biological sequence data in a project, validate the project to ensure all required information is present, and generate a “Sequence Listing XML” in compliance…
Read MoreHow can I access the WIPO Sequence Tool?
The WIPO Sequence Tool is freely available for download from the WIPO website. According to MPEP 2418: This tool is downloadable, free of charge, from the WIPO website. The current version of WIPO Sequence is accessible at www.wipo.int/standards/en/sequence/index.html. Users can download and install the tool to become familiar with its dual functionalities of authoring and…
Read MoreWhat file formats can be imported into the WIPO Sequence Tool?
The WIPO Sequence Tool supports importing data from various file formats. According to MPEP 2418: WIPO Sequence can import data from other WIPO Standard ST.26 projects, WIPO Standard ST.26 XML sequence listings, Standard ST.25 sequence listing text files, raw files, multi-sequence format files, and FASTA (FAST-All-a DNA and protein sequence alignment software package) files. This…
Read MoreCan the WIPO Sequence Tool convert Standard ST.25 format to Standard ST.26 format?
While the WIPO Sequence Tool can assist in converting Standard ST.25 format to Standard ST.26 format, it cannot perform a fully automatic conversion. According to MPEP 2418: A “Sequence Listing” in Standard ST.25 format cannot automatically be converted into WIPO Standard ST.26 format because certain data elements required for a “Sequence Listing XML” compliant with…
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