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:
Topics:
MPEP 2400 - Biotechnology,
MPEP 2412.03(E) - "Modified Nucleotide",
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure