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Errors in patent application sequence listings

Nature Biotechnology volume 21, pages 1239–1240 (2003)Cite this article

Seemingly minor errors in genetic sequence listings can cause costly delays when applying for a patent.

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Jones, R. Errors in patent application sequence listings. Nat Biotechnol 21, 1239–1240 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1038/nbt1003-1239

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