Who can make the required statement regarding the “Sequence Listing” and CRF?
The required statement regarding the information contained in the “Sequence Listing” and the separate Computer Readable Form (CRF) can be made by specific individuals. According to MPEP 2422.06:
“Such a statement may be made by a registered practitioner, the applicant, an inventor, or the person who actually compares the sequence data on behalf of the aforementioned.”
This means that the following individuals are authorized to make the required statement:
- A registered patent practitioner
- The patent applicant
- An inventor listed on the application
- The person who physically compares the sequence data for any of the above individuals
It’s important to ensure that the statement is made by an authorized individual to comply with USPTO requirements.
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Topics:
MPEP 2400 - Biotechnology,
MPEP 2422.06 - Requirement For Statement Regarding Information Contained In The "Sequence Listing" And Separate Computer Readable Form,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure