How does the USPTO handle lengthy Sequence Listings in patent publications?
The USPTO has a specific process for handling lengthy Sequence Listings in patent publications. According to MPEP 2419.02:
“In place of such lengthy “Sequence Listing”, the patent or patent application publication specification will show a page-wide SEQUENCE LISTING statement similar to the example shown below:”
The statement includes information about accessing the Sequence Listing electronically from the USPTO website and requesting a copy from the USPTO. This approach ensures that the main patent document remains manageable while providing access to the full Sequence Listing data.
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Topics:
MPEP 2400 - Biotechnology,
MPEP 2419.02 - Patent Grants And Patent Application Publications Containing A Lengthy "Sequence Listing Xml",
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure