What information should be included in the transmittal letter for a computer program listing appendix?

This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice.

When submitting a computer program listing appendix, the transmittal letter should include the following information:

• A statement that the submission is a Computer Program Listing Appendix.
• The total number of compact discs (if applicable).
• The machine format and operating system used to create the compact disc.
• A statement that the computer program listing appendix is submitted on compact disc in duplicate (if applicable).
• A statement incorporating by reference the material on the compact disc into the specification.

MPEP 608.05(a) states: “The transmittal letter must include, in addition to any other needed information, the following information: (1) A statement that the submission is a Computer Program Listing Appendix.”