What is WIPO Standard ST.26 and how does it relate to Sequence Listing XML?
WIPO Standard ST.26 is a set of guidelines for the presentation of nucleotide and amino acid sequence listings in patent applications. It is directly related to Sequence Listing XML requirements as specified in MPEP 2413.01(c): The “Sequence Listing XML” presented in accordance with paragraph (a) of this section must further: […] (2) Comply with the…
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The XML declaration is crucial in a Sequence Listing XML because it provides essential information about the XML document. As required by MPEP 2413.01(c) and WIPO Standard ST.26, the declaration: Specifies the XML version being used (1.0) Defines the character encoding (UTF-8) This information ensures that the XML file can be properly parsed and interpreted…
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