How can I obtain a copy of a “Sequence Listing” for a patent or patent application?

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.

There are several ways to obtain a copy of a “Sequence Listing”:

• Download it from the USPTO sequence homepage.
• Request and pay for an electronic copy through the Patent and Trademark Copy Fulfillment Branch.
• For patents mailed to applicants, the Office includes a copy of the “Sequence Listing” on an electronic medium if it’s not printed in the patent.

The MPEP states: If an applicant desires an electronic copy of a “Sequence Listing”, applicant may either download the “Sequence Listing” from the USPTO sequence homepage ( https://seqdata.uspto.gov/ ) or specifically request and pay for the electronic copy through the Patent and Trademark Copy Fulfillment Branch of the Public Records Division.