How can I obtain a copy of a “Sequence Listing” for a patent or patent application?

There are several ways to obtain a copy of a “Sequence Listing”:

  • Download it from the USPTO sequence homepage.
  • Request and pay for an electronic copy through the Patent and Trademark Copy Fulfillment Branch.
  • For patents mailed to applicants, the Office includes a copy of the “Sequence Listing” on an electronic medium if it’s not printed in the patent.

The MPEP states: If an applicant desires an electronic copy of a “Sequence Listing”, applicant may either download the “Sequence Listing” from the USPTO sequence homepage ( https://seqdata.uspto.gov/ ) or specifically request and pay for the electronic copy through the Patent and Trademark Copy Fulfillment Branch of the Public Records Division.

To learn more:

Topics: MPEP 2400 - Biotechnology, MPEP 2435 - Publishing Of Patents And Patent Application Publications With A Lengthy "Sequence Listing", Patent Law, Patent Procedure
Tags: Electronic Copy, Patent Copy, sequence listing, USPTO