What are the key regulations covered in MPEP 2401?

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.

MPEP 2401 introduces two main sets of regulations:

• Rules for deposits of biological materials: Covered by 37 CFR 1.801 – 1.809
• Rules for nucleotide and amino acid sequence disclosures: Covered by 37 CFR 1.821 – 1.825 and 37 CFR 1.831 – 1.835

These regulations are crucial for biotechnology patent applications and ensure proper disclosure of biological materials and sequence information.