Regulations last checked for updates: May 18, 2024

Title 37 - Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights last revised: May 03, 2024
Appendix Appendix G - Appendix G to Subpart G of Part 1—Numeric Identifiers
Numeric identifier Definition Comments and format Mandatory (M) or optional (O)
<110>ApplicantIf Applicant is inventor, then preferably max. of 10 names; one name per line; preferable format: Surname, Other Names and/or InitialsM.
<120>Title of InventionM.
<130>File ReferencePersonal file referenceM when filed prior to assignment or appl. number.
<140>Current Application NumberSpecify as: US 09/999,999 or PCT/US09/99999M, if available.
<141>Current Filing DateSpecify as: yyyy-mm-ddM, if available.
<150>Prior Application NumberSpecify as: US 09/999,999 or PCT/US09/99999M, if applicable include priority documents under 35 U.S.C. 119 and 120.
<151>Prior Application Filing DateSpecify as: yyyy-mm-ddM, if applicable.
<160>Number of SEQ ID NOsCount includes total number of SEQ ID NOsM.
<170>SoftwareName of software used to create the “Sequence Listing”O.
<210>SEQ ID NO:#:Response shall be an integer representing the SEQ ID NO shownM.
<211>LengthRespond with an integer expressing the number of bases or amino acid residuesM.
<212>TypeWhether presented sequence molecule is DNA, RNA, or PRT (protein). If a nucleotide sequence contains both DNA and RNA fragments, the type shall be “DNA.” In addition, the combined DNA/RNA molecule shall be further described in the <220> to <223> feature sectionM.
<213>OrganismScientific name, i.e., Genus/species, Unknown or Artificial Sequence. In addition, the “Unknown” or “Artificial Sequence” organisms shall be further described in the <220> to <223> feature sectionM.
<220>FeatureLeave blank after <220>. <221-223> provide for a description of points of biological significance in the sequenceM, under the following conditions: If “n,” “Xaa,” or a modified or unusual L-amino acid or modified base was used in a sequence; if ORGANISM is “Artificial Sequence” or “Unknown”; if molecule is combined DNA/RNA.
<221>Name/KeyProvide appropriate identifier for feature, from WIPO Standard ST.25 (2009), Appendices E and F to this subpartM, under the following conditions: If “n,” “Xaa,” or a modified or unusual L-amino acid or modified base was used in a sequence.
<222>LocationSpecify location within sequence; where appropriate, state number of first and last bases/amino acids in featureM, under the following conditions: If “n,” “Xaa,” or a modified or unusual L-amino acid or modified base was used in a sequence.
<223>Other InformationOther relevant information; four lines maximumM, under the following conditions: If “n,” “Xaa,” or a modified or unusual L-amino acid or modified base was used in a sequence; if ORGANISM is “Artificial Sequence” or “Unknown”; if molecule is combined DNA/RNA.
<300>Publication InformationLeave blank after <30>O.
<301>AuthorsPreferably max. of 10 named authors of publication; specify one name per line; preferable format: Surname, Other Names and/or InitialsO.
<302>TitleO.
<303>JournalO.
<304>VolumeO.
<305>IssueO.
<306>PagesO.
<307>DateJournal date on which data published; specify as yyyy-mm-dd, MMM-yyyy or Season-yyyyO.
<308>Database Accession NumberAccession number assigned by database, including database nameO.
<309>Database Entry DateDate of entry in database; specify as yyyy-mm-dd or MMM-yyyyO.
<310>Patent Document NumberDocument number; for patent-type citations only. Specify as, for example, US 09/999,999O.
<311>Patent Filing DateDocument filing date, for patent-type citations only; specify as yyyy-mm-ddO.
<312>Publication DateDocument publication date, for patent-type citations only; specify as yyyy-mm-ddO.
<313>Relevant ResiduesFROM (position) TO (position)O.
<400>SequenceSEQ ID NO should follow the numeric identifier and should appear on the line preceding the actual sequenceM.
[86 FR 57052, Oct. 14, 2021]
authority: 35 U.S.C. 2(b)(2), unless otherwise noted
source: 24 FR 10332, Dec. 22, 1959, unless otherwise noted.