When did the requirement for a valid Sequence Listing XML become effective?
The requirement for a valid Sequence Listing XML became effective for patent applications filed on or after July 1, 2022. This is clearly stated in the editor’s note in MPEP § 2413.01(b):
“[Editor Note: This section is applicable to all 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).]”
This date marks an important transition in the way biological sequence information is submitted and processed in patent applications, aligning with international standards for biotechnology patents.
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MPEP 2400 - Biotechnology,
MPEP 2413.01(B) - The "Sequence Listing Xml" Must Be Valid According To The Dtd,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure