How do I submit a large biological sequence listing on optical discs?
To submit a large biological sequence listing (over 100MB) on optical discs for a patent application, follow these guidelines:
- Use read-only optical discs (e.g., CD-R, DVD-R).
- Ensure the sequence listing is in ASCII text format.
- Include two copies of the optical disc containing identical sequence listings.
- Label each disc with the following information:
- Name of the applicant
- Title of the invention
- Application number (if known)
- Filing date (if known)
- Disc number (e.g., ‘1 of 2’, ‘2 of 2’)
- Include a statement in the specification that incorporates the sequence listing by reference.
MPEP 608.05(c) states: “Sequence listings may be submitted […] on read-only optical discs when the sequence listing file size is over 100 megabytes.”
Ensure that the submission complies with the requirements set forth in 37 CFR 1.821-1.825 and follows the specific guidelines for optical disc submissions outlined in MPEP 608.05.
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