When is the MPEP 2412.05(c) guidance on sequence variants applicable?
The guidance provided in MPEP 2412.05(c) is applicable under specific conditions:
“[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 requirements for representing sequence variants in the “Sequence Listing XML” apply to patent applications:
- Filed on or after July 1, 2022
- Containing disclosures of nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences as defined in 37 CFR 1.831(b)
It’s crucial for patent applicants and examiners to be aware of this applicability date to ensure compliance with the current guidelines.
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Topics:
MPEP 2400 - Biotechnology,
MPEP 2412.05(C) - Representation And Inclusion Of Variants,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure