How do I submit a biological sequence listing for a patent application?

To submit a biological sequence listing for a patent application, follow these steps:

• Prepare the sequence listing in accordance with 37 CFR 1.821-1.825.
• Submit the sequence listing as a separate part of the application.
• If the sequence listing is 100KB or less, you can include it in the specification or submit it as a text file via EFS-Web or PatentCenter.
• For sequence listings larger than 100KB, submit them on read-only optical discs.
• Ensure the sequence listing is in ASCII text format.
• Include a statement that the content of the sequence listing is incorporated by reference in the application.

As stated in MPEP 608.05(c): “Sequence listings may be submitted in electronic form via EFS-Web or PatentCenter as ASCII text files or PDF files up to 100 megabytes, and on read-only optical discs when the sequence listing file size is over 100 megabytes.”

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