Availability of PatentIn Computer Program Training 1. Training In Washington, D.C. Friday, January 20, 1995 and Friday, February 24, 1995 The Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) has developed a computer program, called PatentIn, that will facilitate compliance with the Requirements for Patent Applications Containing Nucleotide Sequence and/or Amino Acid Sequence Disclosures (sequence rules: 37 CFR 1.821 through 1.825). (Final rules were published in the Federal Register, 55 Fed. Reg. 18230 (May 1, 1990), and in the Official Gazette, 1114 O.G. 29 (May 15, 1990).) Two one-day training sessions will be held on the use of the PatentIn Computer Program on Friday, January 20, 1995 and Friday, February 24, 1995. Each session will be conducted from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The training will be held at the Department of Agriculture Graduate School Training Facility. The School is located at 600 Maryland Ave., S.W., Washington, D.C. at the L'Enfant Plaza Metro stop. The training will be hands on, using personal computer equipment and will include (1) the use of PatentIn to prepare the sequence listing file of information, and (2) the use of word processing software to prepare the PatentIn sequence listing file for inclusion as part of the application papers. The class will also include training on the basic file editing and manipulation skills that may be necessary for preparing sequence information for importing into PatentIn. Because of the limited number of computers available, the class will be limited to no more than 17 participants. Requests to attend the class should be made in writing, addressed to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks; Washington, D.C. 20231; Attention: Arthur F. Purcell, Office of the Administrator for Search and Information Resources; Crystal Park Building 3, Suite 702. Requests should include a check for $100, made payable to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks, or an authorization to charge a PTO Deposit Account. Requests authorizing charges to Deposit Accounts may also be sent via facsimile to 703-308-6879. 2. Training On Request On request from a sponsoring organization, PatentIn training, as well as training on the sequence Rules, can also be provided by qualified PTO instructors at remote locations under the following conditions: - A request for such training should be directed to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks, Patent and Trademark Office, Washington, D.C. 20231, by the sponsoring organization. The request should reference this Notice. - Because the number of qualified instructors is very limited, sponsoring organizations normally should submit requests at least three months in advance of the desired training session date and should be flexible as regards scheduling of training sessions. - If the sponsoring organization is other than a non-profit entity or membership association, e.g., the sponsoring organization is a private company or firm, that organization must specify that the training opportunity will also be made available to individuals not employed by the company or firm. - The sponsoring organization must agree to pay for all travel related expenses of the instructor(s) plus a fixed fee of $500 per instructor per instruction day to cover salary, overhead and training materials costs. - The sponsoring organization must provide the physical facilities and any equipment necessary to conduct the training. Since these will vary according to the circumstances and number of trainees, such arrangements should be made in consultation with the instructor. Any questions concerning this notice should be directed to Arthur F. Purcell, by telephone at (703) 308-6856, or by FAX at (703) 308-6879. WILLIAM S. LAWSON Administrator Search and Information Resources