¶ 24.10    Sequence IDs not present in the specification

Specific deficiency - Sequences appearing in the specification are not identified by sequence identifiers in accordance with 37 CFR 1.821(d).

Required response – Applicant must provide:

  • • a substitute specification in compliance with 37 CFR 1.121(b)(3)  and 1.125  inserting the required sequence identifiers, consisting of:
    • o A copy of the previously-submitted specification, with deletions shown with strikethrough or brackets and insertions shown with underlining (marked-up version);
    • o A copy of the amended specification without markings (clean version); and
    • o A statement that the substitute specification contains no new matter.

Examiner Note:

1. This form paragraph must be preceded by form paragraph 24.01.

2. This form paragraph should only be used for sequence listing non-compliance where a compliant sequence listing is not required for examination of the application.

3. This form paragraph should be used for an application where reference has not been made to the sequence by use of the sequence identifier, preceded by "SEQ ID NO:" in the text of the description or claims, even if the sequence is also embedded in the text of the description or claims of the patent application.

4. This form paragraph may be followed by one or more deficiency form paragraphs.