What is a “Sequence Listing XML” and why must it be valid according to the DTD?
A “Sequence Listing XML” is a standardized format for presenting nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences in patent applications. It must be valid according to the Document Type Definition (DTD) as specified in MPEP § 2413.01(b) and 37 CFR 1.833(b)(1).
The MPEP states: “The ‘Sequence Listing XML’ presented in accordance with paragraph (a) of this section must further: (1) Be valid according to the Document Type Definition (DTD) as presented in WIPO Standard ST.26, Annex II.”
This requirement ensures that the sequence listing conforms to a standardized structure, facilitating automated processing and examination of patent applications containing biological sequence information.
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Topics:
MPEP 2400 - Biotechnology,
MPEP 2413.01(B) - The "Sequence Listing Xml" Must Be Valid According To The Dtd,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure