MPEP Section 2427.02, Notice To Comply

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2427.02 Notice To Comply

The text of the Notice to Comply With Requirements For Patent Applications Containing Nucleotide Sequence and for Amino Acid Sequence Disclosures, Form PTO-1661, follows. The appropriate box on the notice should be checked depending upon the particular deficiencies that have been identified. In the alternative, a letter may be written notifying applicant of any deficiencies that have been identified. A copy of the "Raw Sequence Listing," where available, should also be sent to the applicant. The "Raw Sequence Listing" should also be entered into the application file upon receipt from STIC.