How does the USPTO handle lengthy Sequence Listings in patent publications?

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.

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.