What are the submission options for a “Sequence Listing XML” file?

There are two main options for submitting a “Sequence Listing XML” file:

1. Electronic submission: Via the USPTO patent electronic filing system, specifically the Patent Center system. This method is preferred for files up to 100 MB in size. As stated in the MPEP, For submission of a “Sequence Listing XML” that is 100MB in size or less, the preferred method of submission is via the USPTO Patent Electronic System. Only the Patent Center system of the USPTO Patent Electronic System is capable of accepting .xml files.
2. Physical media submission: On read-only optical discs (CDs or DVDs) for files larger than 100 MB. The MPEP notes, If the “Sequence Listing XML” is larger than 100MB in size, then applicant may submit the .xml file on physical media using read-only optical discs (CDs or DVDs).

It’s important to note that file compression is not permitted for electronic submissions, but is allowed for disc submissions under certain conditions.

To learn more:

• Sequence Listing XML
• USPTO
• patent application
• electronic filing
• optical disc