MPEP § 2424.02 — “Sequence Listing” Numeric Identifiers (Annotated Rules)
§2424.02 “Sequence Listing” Numeric Identifiers
This page consolidates and annotates all enforceable requirements under MPEP § 2424.02, including statutory authority, regulatory rules, examiner guidance, and practice notes. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only, it is not legal advice.
“Sequence Listing” Numeric Identifiers
This section addresses “Sequence Listing” Numeric Identifiers. Primary authority: 37 CFR 1.823(a). Contains: 3 requirements and 3 other statements.
Key Rules
Sequence Listing Format
37 CFR 1.823(a) sets forth the order and presentation of the items of information in the “Sequence Listing”. Each item of information in the “Sequence Listing” must include the appropriate numeric identifier and its accompanying information as in Appendix G to Subpart G of Part 1. Each item of information must begin on a new line with the numeric identifier enclosed in angle brackets. The submission of those items of information designated with an “M” is mandatory. The submission of those items of information designated with an “O” is optional. Numeric identifiers <110> through <170> must be set forth at the beginning of the “Sequence Listing”.
37 CFR 1.823(a) sets forth the order and presentation of the items of information in the “Sequence Listing”. Each item of information in the “Sequence Listing” must include the appropriate numeric identifier and its accompanying information as in Appendix G to Subpart G of Part 1. Each item of information must begin on a new line with the numeric identifier enclosed in angle brackets. The submission of those items of information designated with an “M” is mandatory. The submission of those items of information designated with an “O” is optional. Numeric identifiers <110> through <170> must be set forth at the beginning of the “Sequence Listing”.
See MPEP § 2431 for a sample “Sequence Listing”.
Request Content Requirements
37 CFR 1.823(a) sets forth the order and presentation of the items of information in the “Sequence Listing”. Each item of information in the “Sequence Listing” must include the appropriate numeric identifier and its accompanying information as in Appendix G to Subpart G of Part 1. Each item of information must begin on a new line with the numeric identifier enclosed in angle brackets. The submission of those items of information designated with an “M” is mandatory. The submission of those items of information designated with an “O” is optional. Numeric identifiers <110> through <170> must be set forth at the beginning of the “Sequence Listing”.
37 CFR 1.823(a) sets forth the order and presentation of the items of information in the “Sequence Listing”. Each item of information in the “Sequence Listing” must include the appropriate numeric identifier and its accompanying information as in Appendix G to Subpart G of Part 1. Each item of information must begin on a new line with the numeric identifier enclosed in angle brackets. The submission of those items of information designated with an “M” is mandatory. The submission of those items of information designated with an “O” is optional. Numeric identifiers <110> through <170> must be set forth at the beginning of the “Sequence Listing”.
Supplemental Examination Request
37 CFR 1.823(a) sets forth the order and presentation of the items of information in the “Sequence Listing”. Each item of information in the “Sequence Listing” must include the appropriate numeric identifier and its accompanying information as in Appendix G to Subpart G of Part 1. Each item of information must begin on a new line with the numeric identifier enclosed in angle brackets. The submission of those items of information designated with an “M” is mandatory. The submission of those items of information designated with an “O” is optional. Numeric identifiers <110> through <170> must be set forth at the beginning of the “Sequence Listing”.
37 CFR 1.823(a) sets forth the order and presentation of the items of information in the “Sequence Listing”. Each item of information in the “Sequence Listing” must include the appropriate numeric identifier and its accompanying information as in Appendix G to Subpart G of Part 1. Each item of information must begin on a new line with the numeric identifier enclosed in angle brackets. The submission of those items of information designated with an “M” is mandatory. The submission of those items of information designated with an “O” is optional. Numeric identifiers <110> through <170> must be set forth at the beginning of the “Sequence Listing”.
Sequence Listing Content
[Editor Note: This section is not applicable to applications filed on or after July 1, 2022, having disclosures of nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences as defined in 37 CFR 1.831(b). See MPEP §§ 2412 – 2419 for guidance on WIPO ST.26 requirements for applications filed on or after July 1, 2022.]
Citations
| Primary topic | Citation |
|---|---|
| Request Content Requirements Sequence Listing Format Supplemental Examination Request | 37 CFR § 1.823(a) |
| Sequence Listing Content | 37 CFR § 1.831(b) |
| Sequence Listing Content | MPEP § 2412 |
| Sequence Listing Format | MPEP § 2431 |
Source Text from USPTO’s MPEP
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Official MPEP § 2424.02 — “Sequence Listing” Numeric Identifiers
Source: USPTO2424.02 “Sequence Listing” Numeric Identifiers [R-07.2022]
[Editor Note: This section is not applicable to applications filed on or after July 1, 2022, having disclosures of nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences as defined in 37 CFR 1.831(b). See MPEP §§ 2412–2419 for guidance on WIPO ST.26 requirements for applications filed on or after July 1, 2022.]
37 CFR 1.823(a) sets forth the order and presentation of the items of information in the “Sequence Listing”. Each item of information in the “Sequence Listing” must include the appropriate numeric identifier and its accompanying information as in Appendix G to Subpart G of Part 1. Each item of information must begin on a new line with the numeric identifier enclosed in angle brackets. The submission of those items of information designated with an “M” is mandatory. The submission of those items of information designated with an “O” is optional. Numeric identifiers <110> through <170> must be set forth at the beginning of the “Sequence Listing”.
See MPEP § 2431 for a sample “Sequence Listing”.