How should compact discs containing sequence listings be labeled?

Compact discs containing sequence listings must be labeled with specific information. According to MPEP 2422.03:

“The compact disc must be labeled with:

• 1) the name of each inventor (if known);
• 2) title of the invention;
• 3) the docket number, or application number if known, used by the person filing the application to identify the application;
• 4) the date of recording; and
• 5) the machine format (e.g., IBM-PC, Macintosh), the operating system (e.g., MS-DOS, Mac OS), and the word processing program (e.g., Microsoft Word, Perfect 4.1) used to create the sequence listing.”

This labeling ensures proper identification and handling of the sequence listing submission.

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• compact disc
• labeling
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