What format is required for submitting sequence listings under the new rules?
Under the new Sequence Rules, patent applicants must submit sequence listings in a specific format. MPEP 2412.01 states that “an applicant is required to submit sequence data… in eXtensible Markup Language (XML) format.”
This XML file must conform to the requirements specified in 37 CFR 1.831 – 1.834, which in turn reference particular paragraphs of WIPO Standard ST.26. The use of XML format ensures standardization and machine-readability of sequence data across different patent offices worldwide.
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MPEP 2400 - Biotechnology,
MPEP 2412.01 - Overview Of The Sequence Rules,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure