Specific deficiency - This application contains sequence disclosures in accordance with the definitions for nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences set forth in 37 CFR 1.821(a)(1) and (a)(2). However, this application fails to comply with the requirements of 37 CFR 1.821 - 1.825.
The sequence disclosures are located [1].
Required response – Applicant must provide:
- • A "Sequence Listing" part of the disclosure, as described above in item 1); as well as
- • An amendment specifically directing entry of the "Sequence Listing" part of the disclosure into the application in accordance with 1.825(b)(2);
- • A statement that the "Sequence Listing" includes no new matter in accordance with 1.825(b)(5); and
- • A statement that indicates support for the amendment in the application, as filed, as required by 37 CFR 1.825(b)(4).
- • If the "Sequence Listing" part of the disclosure is submitted according to item 1) a) or b) above, Applicant must also provide:
- o A substitute specification in compliance with 37 CFR 1.52, 1.121(b)(3) and 1.125 inserting the required incorporation-by-reference paragraph, consisting of:
- - A copy of the previously-submitted specification, with deletions shown with strikethrough or brackets and insertions shown with underlining (marked-up version);
- - A copy of the amended specification without markings (clean version); and
- - A statement that the substitute specification contains no new matter;
- • If the "Sequence Listing" part of the disclosure is submitted according to item 1) b), c), or d) above, Applicant must also provide:
- o A replacement CRF in accordance with 1.825(b)(6); and
- o Statement according to item 2) a) or b) above.
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 containing sequence disclosures that are not contained in the Sequence Listing or CRF.
4. In bracket 1, insert the specific location of the sequence disclosures that are not contained in the Sequence Listing or CRF.
5. This form paragraph may be followed by one or more deficiency form paragraphs.