What are the size limits for electronic submissions in patent applications?

The USPTO has established size limits for electronic submissions in patent applications: For “Large Tables” and “Computer Program Listing Appendix” files submitted via the USPTO patent electronic filing system, there is a 25 MB size limit per file. File compression is not permitted for these submissions. For “Sequence Listing” or “Sequence Listing XML” files, there…

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How should ASCII plain text files be submitted for sequence listings, large tables, or computer program listings?

ASCII plain text files for sequence listings, large tables, or computer program listings should be submitted as follows: Files must be in ASCII plain text format. They should be submitted on a compact disc (CD), digital video disc (DVD), or other acceptable electronic media. Each file type (sequence listing, table, or computer program listing) should…

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What are ‘Large Tables’ in patent applications?

‘Large Tables’ in patent applications are defined in 37 CFR 1.58(c) as: Any individual table that is more than 50 pages in length, or Multiple tables, if the total number of pages of all the tables in an application exceeds 100 pages in length. These tables can be submitted in electronic form as ASCII plain…

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What are the requirements for submitting ‘Large Tables’ on read-only optical discs?

When submitting ‘Large Tables’ on read-only optical discs, follow these requirements as per 37 CFR 1.58(f) and (i): Submit the discs in duplicate Label the discs as ‘Copy 1’ and ‘Copy 2’ respectively Include a transmittal letter stating that the two discs are identical Files may be compressed using WinZip®, 7-Zip, or Unix®/Linux® Zip Compressed…

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