R. 30 - Requirements of European patent applications relating to nucleotide and amino acid sequences

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Rule 30 Requirements of European patent applications relating to nucleotide and amino acid sequences					- OJ 11/2013, 542 - OJ 6/2011, 376	Guidelines A III 1.2 B IV 1.2

(1) If nucleotide or amino acid sequences are disclosed in the European patent application, the description shall contain a sequence listing conforming to the rules laid down by the President of the European Patent Office for the standardised representation of nucleotide and amino acid sequences.					- OJ 6/2011, 372 - OJ 5/2010, 328 - OJ 5/2010, 330	A IV 5.

(2) A sequence listing filed after the date of filing shall not form part of the description.						A IV 5. H IV 2.3.4

(3) Where the applicant has not filed a sequence listing complying with the requirements under paragraph 1 at the date of filing, the European Patent Office shall invite the applicant to furnish such a sequence listing and pay the late furnishing fee. If the applicant does not furnish the required sequence listing and pay the required late furnishing fee within a period of two months after such an invitation, the application shall be refused.					Art. 121 Art. 122:NO	A IV 5.



See decision of the President of the EPO and the Notice from the EPO, Special edition No. 3, OJ EPO 2007, C.1. and C.2.

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