When does MPEP 2412.03(e) apply to patent applications?

The applicability of MPEP 2412.03(e) is clearly stated in the section:

“[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 means that the definition and requirements for “Modified Nucleotide” apply to patent applications that:

• Are filed on or after July 1, 2022
• Contain disclosures of nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences
• Meet the definition criteria in 37 CFR 1.831(b)

To learn more:

• Patent Application Date
• Nucleotide Sequence
• Amino Acid Sequence
• 37 CFR 1.831(b)
• Biotechnology Patents