What are the requirements for submitting a “Sequence Listing” as a PDF file or on physical sheets of paper?
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 submitting a “Sequence Listing” as a PDF file or…
Read MoreWhat are the requirements for submitting a “Sequence Listing” in an international application (PCT) via the USPTO patent electronic filing system?
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 submitting a “Sequence Listing” in an international application (PCT)…
Read MoreWhat are “Sequence Listing” Numeric Identifiers in 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. “Sequence Listing” Numeric Identifiers are specific codes used to organize…
Read MoreWhat are the line length and pagination requirements for sequence listings in ASCII text files?
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 preparing a sequence listing as an ASCII text file,…
Read MoreWhat are the length thresholds for nucleotide and amino acid sequences requiring 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 2422.01, the length thresholds for nucleotide and…
Read MoreWhat are the guidelines for grouping, spacing, and numbering characters 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. The guidelines for grouping, spacing, and numbering characters in a…
Read MoreHow should a Sequence Listing be formatted?
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. A Sequence Listing must be formatted according to specific standards…
Read MoreHow do filing requirements for sequence listings differ between national and 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. Filing requirements for sequence listings can vary between national US…
Read MoreWhat are the file naming requirements for sequence listings submitted as ASCII text files?
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 submitting a sequence listing as an ASCII text file,…
Read MoreHow should a “Sequence Listing” be submitted electronically to the USPTO?
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 2425, a “Sequence Listing” can be submitted…
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