Can sequence-related materials be hand-delivered to the USPTO?
Yes, sequence-related materials can be hand-delivered to the USPTO. The MPEP 2433 states that “Correspondence relating to the sequence rules may also be hand-delivered to the Customer Service Window.” This provides an alternative method for submitting sequence-related materials in addition to mailing them to the USPTO.
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Topics:
MPEP 2400 - Biotechnology,
MPEP 2433 - Box Sequence; Hand Delivery Of A "Sequence Listing" And Computer Readable Forms,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure