What is the requirement for submitting a “Sequence Listing XML” in international applications under the PCT?
According to MPEP 2414.05, international applications filed under the PCT that contain a disclosure of nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences must include a sequence listing part of the description that complies with the standard provided in Annex C of the Administrative Instructions. The MPEP states:
“Where an international application, filed under the PCT, contains a disclosure of nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences, the description shall include a sequence listing part of the description complying with the standard provided for in Annex C of the Administrative Instruction.”
This requirement ensures that sequence information is provided in a standardized format for efficient processing and examination.
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