What are the file naming requirements for sequence listings submitted as ASCII text files?
What are the file naming requirements for sequence listings submitted as ASCII text files?
When submitting a sequence listing as an ASCII text file, it’s important to follow specific file naming conventions. According to MPEP 2425:
“The file name must be limited to 25 characters or fewer, including spaces and the extension, and must include only ASCII characters.”
Additionally, the MPEP provides guidelines on the preferred file name format:
- The file name should begin with “SEQLIST”
- It should be followed by the application number (if known)
- The file extension should be “.txt”
For example, a valid file name could be: SEQLIST123456.txt for application number 123456.
It’s crucial to adhere to these naming conventions to ensure proper processing of your sequence listing submission.
To learn more:
Topics:
MPEP 2400 - Biotechnology,
MPEP 2425 - Form And Format For A Nucleotide And/Or Amino Acid Sequence Submission As An Ascii Plain Text File Under Wipo St.25,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure