What information is included in patents or patent application publications when a “Sequence Listing” is not printed?

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.

When a “Sequence Listing” is not included in the page images of a patent or patent application publication, a standardized statement appears. This statement includes:

• An explanation that the patent or application contains a lengthy “Sequence Listing” section.
• Information on how to access the “Sequence Listing” electronically from the USPTO website.
• Details on how to request and pay for an electronic copy from the USPTO.

For patents, the statement reads: “SEQUENCE LISTING” The patent contains a lengthy “Sequence Listing” section. A copy of the “Sequence Listing” is available in electronic form from the USPTO web site ( https://seqdata.uspto.gov ). An electronic copy of the “Sequence Listing” will also be available from the USPTO upon request and payment of the fee set forth in 37 CFR 1.19(b)(3).