How should amendments be made to ASCII plain text file submissions in patent applications?

Amendments to ASCII plain text file submissions in patent applications must follow specific procedures:

1. Submit a replacement ASCII plain text file via the USPTO patent electronic filing system or on a read-only optical disc.
2. If submitted on a read-only optical disc, label it as “REPLACEMENT MM/DD/YYYY” with the date of creation.
3. Include a request to amend the specification to incorporate the replacement file by reference, identifying the file name, creation date, and file size in bytes.
4. Provide a statement identifying the location of all deletions, replacements, or additions to the ASCII plain text file.
5. Include a statement that the replacement ASCII plain text file contains no new matter.

As stated in 37 CFR 1.58(g), “Any amendments to ‘Large Tables’ in electronic form in ASCII plain text format must include: (1) A replacement ASCII plain text file… (2) A request that the amendment be made by incorporation by reference… (3) A statement that identifies the location of all deletions, replacements, or additions to the ASCII plain text file; and (4) A statement that the replacement ASCII plain text file contains no new matter.”

These procedures ensure proper tracking and incorporation of amendments to ASCII plain text file submissions in patent applications.

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