What are the requirements for submitting a sequence listing as part of a patent application?

When submitting a sequence listing as part of a patent application, there are specific requirements that must be met:

• The sequence listing must be submitted as a separate part of the disclosure.
• It should be presented on its own page or as a separate text file.
• The sequence listing must comply with the requirements of 37 CFR 1.821 through 1.825.
• For applications filed on or after July 1, 2022, the sequence listing must be in XML format and comply with WIPO Standard ST.26.

As stated in MPEP 2422.03: “Applicants may submit a sequence listing under 37 CFR 1.821 through 1.825 in applications filed before July 1, 2022, even where not required, provided the sequence listing complies with 37 CFR 1.821 through 1.825.“

To learn more:

• sequence listing
• patent application
• XML format
• WIPO Standard ST.26