What are the requirements for international applications disclosing nucleic acid or amino acid sequences?
For international applications subject to WIPO ST.25 requirements that disclose nucleic acid or amino acid sequences, specific rules apply. MPEP 2420 states:
“See PCT Rule 5 and Rule 13ter, and MPEP § 1823.02 and § 2422, for the requirements under the PCT for international applications subject to WIPO ST.25 requirements and that disclose nucleic acid or amino acid sequences.”
These rules ensure that sequence listings in international applications are standardized and easily searchable. Applicants must follow the specific formatting and submission requirements outlined in the PCT rules and the corresponding MPEP sections when disclosing nucleic acid or amino acid sequences in their international applications.
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