MPEP § 2413 — Content of a “Sequence Listing XML” and Form and Format of the “Sequence Listing XML” File (Annotated Rules)

§2413 Content of a “Sequence Listing XML” and Form and Format of the “Sequence Listing XML” File

USPTO MPEP version: BlueIron's Update: 2025-12-31

This page consolidates and annotates all enforceable requirements under MPEP § 2413, 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.

Content of a “Sequence Listing XML” and Form and Format of the “Sequence Listing XML” File

This section addresses Content of a “Sequence Listing XML” and Form and Format of the “Sequence Listing XML” File.

Key Rules

Topic

Sequence Listing Format

2 rules
StatutoryInformativeAlways
[mpep-2413-cd417db1e1b4855447453f3e]
Content of Sequence Listing XML Required
Note:
37 CFR 1.833 defines the required content for a 'Sequence Listing XML' to ensure uniformity.

In order to ensure consistency and uniformity of a “Sequence Listing XML,” 37 CFR 1.833 defines the content of the “Sequence Listing XML.” 37 CFR 1.834 details the specifics on the technical form and format of the.xml file containing the “Sequence Listing XML” XML file.

Jump to MPEP Source · 37 CFR 1.833Sequence Listing FormatSequence Listing Requirements
StatutoryInformativeAlways
[mpep-2413-3337e3b903d429ddaab5e38f]
XML File Format for Sequence Listing Required
Note:
The rule specifies the technical form and format of the .xml file containing the Sequence Listing XML, ensuring uniformity.

In order to ensure consistency and uniformity of a “Sequence Listing XML,” 37 CFR 1.833 defines the content of the “Sequence Listing XML.” 37 CFR 1.834 details the specifics on the technical form and format of the.xml file containing the “Sequence Listing XML” XML file.

Jump to MPEP Source · 37 CFR 1.833Sequence Listing FormatSequence Listing Requirements
Topic

Sequence Listing Content

1 rules
StatutoryInformativeAlways
[mpep-2413-7d3f30d0a46b3459fb10ce15]
Requirement for Sequence Listing XML
Note:
This rule requires all applications with nucleotide and/or amino acid sequence disclosures to include a properly formatted 'Sequence Listing XML' file as of July 1, 2022.

[Editor Note: This section is applicable to all applications with a filing date, or, for national phase applications, an international filing date, on or after July 1, 2022, having disclosure of one or more nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences as defined in 37 CFR 1.831(b).]

37 CFR 1.77 · 37 CFR 1.831(b)Sequence Listing ContentSequence Listing RequirementsSequence Listing Format

Citations

Primary topicCitation
Sequence Listing Content37 CFR § 1.831(b)
Sequence Listing Format37 CFR § 1.833
Sequence Listing Format37 CFR § 1.834

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BlueIron Last Updated: 2025-12-31