How does the ST.26 Standard affect Sequence Listing submissions?
How does the ST.26 Standard affect Sequence Listing submissions?
The ST.26 Standard, as mentioned in MPEP 2415.01, has significantly impacted Sequence Listing submissions:
- It requires all Sequence Listings to be in XML format
- It applies to applications filed on or after July 1, 2022
- It affects both national and international applications
The MPEP states: “For applications filed on or after July 1, 2022, all sequence listings must be submitted as an XML file named ‘SequenceListing.xml’ in accordance with the ‘Standard for the Presentation of Nucleotide and Amino Acid Sequence Listings in Patent Applications’ (hereinafter ‘ST.26 Standard’).”
This change standardizes the format of Sequence Listings across different patent offices, improving consistency and facilitating easier processing and analysis of sequence data.
To learn more:
Topics:
MPEP 2400 - Biotechnology,
MPEP 2415.01 - Determining When A Sequence Listing In Xml Format Must Be Submitted,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure