What information is included in patents or patent application publications when a “Sequence Listing” is not printed?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. When a “Sequence Listing” is not included in the page…

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What are the requirements for content of a “Sequence Listing” part of the specification under WIPO ST.25?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. The requirements for the content of a “Sequence Listing” part…

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What are the requirements for submitting a “Sequence Listing” in a patent application?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. According to MPEP 2427, patent applications containing nucleotide and/or amino…

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What are the requirements for representing nucleotide and amino acid sequences in a “Sequence Listing”?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. According to MPEP 2423.01, the requirements for representing nucleotide and…

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What are the requirements for submitting sequence listings in international applications?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. For international applications, MPEP 2422.07 outlines specific requirements for submitting…

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What changes have been made to the “Sequence Listing” requirements for applications filed on or after July 1, 2022?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. For patent applications filed on or after July 1, 2022,…

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When did the requirements for Sequence Listings change?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. The requirements for Sequence Listings in patent applications changed on…

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Do the “Sequence Listing” Numeric Identifier requirements apply to all patent applications?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. No, the “Sequence Listing” Numeric Identifier requirements do not apply…

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