When are WIPO ST.25 sample statements not applicable?
According to the MPEP, WIPO ST.25 sample statements are not applicable to certain patent applications. Specifically:
“This section is not applicable to applications filed on or after July 1, 2022, having disclosures of nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences as defined in 37 CFR 1.831(b).”
For applications filed on or after July 1, 2022, applicants should refer to MPEP §§ 2412 – 2419 for guidance on WIPO ST.26 requirements. This change reflects the transition from WIPO ST.25 to WIPO ST.26 standards for sequence listings in patent applications.
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Topics:
MPEP 2400 - Biotechnology,
MPEP 2428 - Sample Statements Under Wipo St.25,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure