2420 The Requirements for Patent Applications Containing Nucleotide Sequence and/or Amino Acid Sequence Disclosures - the Sequence Rules

MPEP SECTION SUMMARY

When submitting a DNA or protein sequence to the USPTO, the sequence must be submitted in a standard format. This section of the biotechnology chapter explicitly details the procedures.

There is a standardized format for the descriptions of nucleotide and amino acid sequence data submitted as a part of patent applications. As of September 8, 2000, sequences can be submitted on compact discs.