37 C.F.R. § app G to Subpart G of Part 1

Current through July 31, 2024
Appendix G to Subpart G of Part 1 - Numeric Identifiers

Numeric identifier Definition Comments and format Mandatory (M) or optional (O)
[LESS THAN]110[GREATER THAN]ApplicantIf Applicant is inventor, then preferably max. of 10 names; one name per line; preferable format: Surname, Other Names and/or InitialsM.
[LESS THAN]120[GREATER THAN]Title of InventionM.
[LESS THAN]130[GREATER THAN]File ReferencePersonal file referenceM when filed prior to assignment or appl. number.
[LESS THAN]140[GREATER THAN]Current Application NumberSpecify as: US 09/999,999 or PCT/US09/99999M, if available.
[LESS THAN]141[GREATER THAN]Current Filing DateSpecify as: yyyy-mm-ddM, if available.
[LESS THAN]150[GREATER THAN]Prior Application NumberSpecify as: US 09/999,999 or PCT/US09/99999M, if applicable include priority documents under 35 U.S.C. 119 and 120 .
[LESS THAN]151[GREATER THAN]Prior Application Filing DateSpecify as: yyyy-mm-ddM, if applicable.
[LESS THAN]160[GREATER THAN]Number of SEQ ID NOsCount includes total number of SEQ ID NOsM.
[LESS THAN]170[GREATER THAN]SoftwareName of software used to create the "Sequence Listing"O.
[LESS THAN]210[GREATER THAN]SEQ ID NO:#:Response shall be an integer representing the SEQ ID NO shownM.
[LESS THAN]211[GREATER THAN]LengthRespond with an integer expressing the number of bases or amino acid residuesM.
[LESS THAN]212[GREATER THAN]TypeWhether presented sequence molecule is DNA, RNA, or PRT (protein). If a nucleotide sequence contains both DNA and RNA fragments, the type shall be "DNA." In addition, the combined DNA/RNA molecule shall be further described in the [LESS THAN]220[GREATER THAN] to [LESS THAN]223[GREATER THAN] feature sectionM.
[LESS THAN]213[GREATER THAN]OrganismScientific name, i.e., Genus/species, Unknown or Artificial Sequence. In addition, the "Unknown" or "Artificial Sequence" organisms shall be further described in the [LESS THAN]220[GREATER THAN] to [LESS THAN]223[GREATER THAN] feature sectionM.
[LESS THAN]220[GREATER THAN]FeatureLeave blank after [LESS THAN]220[GREATER THAN]. [LESS THAN]221-223[GREATER THAN] provide for a description of points of biological significance in the sequenceM, under the following conditions: If "n," "Xaa," or a modified or unusual L-amino acid or modified base was used in a sequence; if ORGANISM is "Artificial Sequence" or "Unknown"; if molecule is combined DNA/RNA.
[LESS THAN]221[GREATER THAN]Name/KeyProvide appropriate identifier for feature, from WIPO Standard ST.25 (2009), Appendices E and F to this subpartM, under the following conditions: If "n," "Xaa," or a modified or unusual L-amino acid or modified base was used in a sequence.
[LESS THAN]222[GREATER THAN]LocationSpecify location within sequence; where appropriate, state number of first and last bases/amino acids in featureM, under the following conditions: If "n," "Xaa," or a modified or unusual L-amino acid or modified base was used in a sequence.
[LESS THAN]223[GREATER THAN]Other InformationOther relevant information; four lines maximumM, under the following conditions: If "n," "Xaa," or a modified or unusual L-amino acid or modified base was used in a sequence; if ORGANISM is "Artificial Sequence" or "Unknown"; if molecule is combined DNA/RNA.
[LESS THAN]300[GREATER THAN]Publication InformationLeave blank after [LESS THAN]30[GREATER THAN]O.
[LESS THAN]301[GREATER THAN]AuthorsPreferably max. of 10 named authors of publication; specify one name per line; preferable format: Surname, Other Names and/or InitialsO.
[LESS THAN]302[GREATER THAN]TitleO.
[LESS THAN]303[GREATER THAN]JournalO.
[LESS THAN]304[GREATER THAN]VolumeO.
[LESS THAN]305[GREATER THAN]IssueO.
[LESS THAN]306[GREATER THAN]PagesO.
[LESS THAN]307[GREATER THAN]DateJournal date on which data published; specify as yyyy-mm-dd, MMM-yyyy or Season-yyyyO.
[LESS THAN]308[GREATER THAN]Database Accession NumberAccession number assigned by database, including database nameO.
[LESS THAN]309[GREATER THAN]Database Entry DateDate of entry in database; specify as yyyy-mm-dd or MMM-yyyyO.
[LESS THAN]310[GREATER THAN]Patent Document NumberDocument number; for patent-type citations only. Specify as, for example, US 09/999,999O.
[LESS THAN]311[GREATER THAN]Patent Filing DateDocument filing date, for patent-type citations only; specify as yyyy-mm-ddO.
[LESS THAN]312[GREATER THAN]Publication DateDocument publication date, for patent-type citations only; specify as yyyy-mm-ddO.
[LESS THAN]313[GREATER THAN]Relevant ResiduesFROM (position) TO (position)O.
[LESS THAN]400[GREATER THAN]SequenceSEQ ID NO should follow the numeric identifier and should appear on the line preceding the actual sequenceM.

37 C.F.R. app G to Subpart G of Part 1

86 FR 57052, Oct. 14, 2021
86 FR 57035, 11/15/2021

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