¶ 24.11    Sequence IDs not present in the drawings

Specific deficiency - Sequences appearing in the drawings are not identified by sequence identifiers in accordance with 37 CFR 1.821(d). Sequence identifiers for sequences must appear either in the drawings or in the Brief Description of the Drawings.

Required response – Applicant must provide:

  • • Replacement and annotated drawings in accordance with 37 CFR 1.121(d)  inserting the required sequence identifiers;

AND/OR

  • • a substitute specification in compliance with 37 CFR 1.121(b)(3)  and 1.125  inserting the required sequence identifiers into the Brief Description of the Drawings, 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 either the text of the drawings or the Brief Description or the Drawings.

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